Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, and Greenvale
Civic Associations
Power Projects
New York State is putting all area residents at risk by fast tracking the approval of two interconnected projects without knowing their long-term health and safety impacts.
The Two Projects:
o Propel Project: Install three high-voltage cables
o BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Project: Install 275MW Lithium Battery Facility in Glenwood Landing
Concerns include: health & safety, long term road closures & traffic jams, environmental hazards, less reliable energy grid, and the potential for lower property values.
Status as of March 10, 2025
The local Civic groups are continuing to actively oppose these projects. We are fully engaged in discussions with Town of Oyster Bay officials, and have advocated for temporary moratoriums on the lithium batteries project from the Towns of North Hempstead, Hempstead and Oyster Bay. All have successfully thus far implemented temporary moratoriums.
The Local Civics are also fully engaged in discussions with adjacent towns regarding the opposition to these projects , and specifically to Propel cable installations which would cause significant disruptions to our local businesses with long term traffic disruptions, and extensive traffic inconveniences to our neighborhoods.
Three high voltage cables would be placed under Glenwood Road, Glen Head Road, Walnut St, Oaklawn Ave, North St, McCouns Lane, Glen Cove Road and Route 107. This construction project will cost billions of dollars and cause long term shutdowns of vital roadways, the LIRR, and local businesses.
A 275MW Lithium Battery storage facility is proposed at the corner of Glenwood and Shore Roads. This poses serious health, safety, and environmental issues should a fire occur. A fire at this location could result in evacuations and shelter in place orders while toxic chemicals are released into the air, soil, water aquifer and harbor.
What is the Rapid ACT:
The Renewable Action through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act was passed in April 2024 to streamline permitting for major renewable energy and electric transmission projects.
Potential Impact:
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If a project conflicts with local town rules, Albany can override them.