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NYPA Partners With Solvay to “Green” Its Vehicle Fleet

Village Adds a Hybrid Bucket Truck That Will Help to Greatly Decrease Fuel Expenses

Contact:
Christine Pritchard
518-322-9143
Christine.pritchard@nypa.gov

May 27, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOLVAY—New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel was joined today by Solvay Mayor Kathleen Marinelli to announce the addition of a hybrid-electric bucket truck to the Village’s already impressive hybrid electric vehicle fleet.  The innovative, heavy duty vehicle, equipped with an aerial bucket body, will join four other vehicles making Solvay, the municipal electric system with the second largest hybrid electric vehicle fleet in New York State.

“The Village of Solvay should be commended for its commitment to establishing a green fleet of vehicles,” said Kessel. “Reducing the costs of fuel for municipalities will save taxpayer money, will help to keep our environment clean and will advance Governor Paterson’s ambitious clean energy goals.”

“The Village Board of Trustees and I have been avid supporters of building a ‘Green Hybrid Fleet’ for the Village of Solvay Electric Department,” said Solvay Mayor Kathleen Marinelli.

The International® DuraStar® hybrid bucket truck is among the first aerial hybrids in New York State. The truck utilizes the Eaton Corporations’ hybrid-electric drive system with an electric motor that assists the MaxxForce diesel engine with supplemental torque for up to 32 percent fuel economy gains in local haul applications. The system stores energy during stopping, through a process called regenerative braking, and then reuses it for acceleration. Fuel use, emissions and noise are greatly reduced.

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NY Power Authority and Village of Solvay Announce Presentation of One of State’s First Hybrid Bucket Trucks

May 26, 2009

New York Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel and Solvay Village Mayor Kathleen Marinelli will hold a press conference to present one of the first hybrid bucket trucks in the state and to provide comment on their continued commitment to expand a “green fleet” of vehicles that will save taxpayer money and help keep the environment clean.

They will be joined by Anthony Modafferi, the executive director of the Municipal Electric Utilities Association.

The hybrid bucket truck, the newest addition to the Village’s growing “green” vehicle fleet, will be showcased at the event along with several other hybrid vehicles operated by the Village.

EVENT:            “Green” Fleet News Conference

DATE:               Wednesday, May 27, 2009

TIME:                1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:        Solvay Village Hall
1100 Woods Road
Solvay

CONTACT:        Christine Pritchard
Christine.pritchard@nypa.gov
518-322-9143
Connie Cullen
Connie.cullen@nypa.gov
914-390-8196

Note: In the event of inclement weather, NYPA will issue a separate media advisory notifying the public of a decision to move the venue of the press conference, which would be at the Solvay Electric Department at 507 Charles Avenue, Solvay.

About NYPA:

■    NYPA uses no tax money or state credit.  It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity.  ■    NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.  ■    It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines.   For more information, www.nypa.gov.

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