Albany, NY –  The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking comment on a request by CPV Valley, LLC for approval of a certificate of authority to operate as an electric corporation regulated by the Commission.  CPV Valley intends to own and operate a power plant in Orange County.

 Under New York State Public Service Law Section 68, the Commission must consider whether granting such authority is necessary or convenient for the public service. The Commission may approve, modify, or reject CPV Valley request in whole or in part.

 CPV Valley, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware, is proposing to own, operate and construct the CPV Valley Energy Center, a 630-megawatt electric generating facility on a 122-acre site in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County.

 Public Statement Hearings

The public will have an opportunity to present their comments at the hearings before an Administrative Law Judge assigned by the Commission to hear this case.  A verbatim transcript of the hearings will be made for inclusion in the record of the proceeding.

 The public statement hearing will be held as follows:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014

 Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange)

Library/Gilman Center, Room 130

115 South Street

Middletown, NY  10940

6:30 p.m. – Public Statement Hearings

Other Ways to Comment

Internet or Mail:  In addition to the formal hearings, comments may be sent electronically to the Secretary, at secretary@dps.ny.gov, or mailed or delivered to Hon. Kathleen H. Burgess, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.  Your comments should refer to “Case 10-E-0501 – CPV Valley, LLC.”

 Toll-free Opinion Line:  Comments may also be submitted through the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120.  This number is designed to take comments about pending cases from in-state callers, 24 hours a day.  Callers should press “1” to leave comments.

 Comments will be accepted throughout the pendency of this proceeding.  Comments will become part of the record considered by the Commission.  Written comments may be accessed on the Commission’s website by searching Case 10-E-0501 (at www.dps.ny.gov, enter Case Number 10-E-0501 in the input box labeled "Search for Case/Matter Number") and clicking on the “Public Comments” tab.  Many libraries offer free Internet access. 

 The Commission’s decision in this case, when issued, may be obtained on the Commission’s website by searching for Case 10-E-0501 as described above.  Commission orders may also be obtained from the Commission’s Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500).  If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1?800?342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release.