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Hon. Jaclyn A. Brilling COMMUNITY DF\ FI,oPF0FNI

Secretary to the Commission LOCAIGOVERNNC:NI

New York State Public Service Commission

Agency Building 3
Albany, NY 12223-1350

Re: Application for Stakeholder and Interested Party status related to Case 09-T-0049
and others concerning Galloo Island power production and transmission projects

Dear Commissioners:

I am writing to you to request Stakeholder and Interested Party status under Article VII of the
Public Service Law related to the applications by Upstate NY Power Corporation for the
proposed Galloo Island power production and transmission projects in Jefferson and Oswego
Counties, and any other separate proceedings related to this matter.

I am the duly elected State Senator representing the communities affected by this project. My
predecessor, Senator Darrel Aubertine, along with other state representatives from the region,
was previously recognized as a Stakeholder and Interested Party to these proceedings.
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Since assuming office in January 2011, I have had opportunity to discuss this project with
representatives of Upstate NY Power Corp., the New York Power Authority, community
residents, and state, county and local representatives from the affected areas.
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I have listened to their concerns, and shared with them my position relative to wind power
generation, and this project, in particular. I am not a champion of unrestricted wind power
development, especially when it impacts environmentally, culturally or historically sensitivoa
areas and communities. I believe projects of this type deserve a full and complete review, with
ample opportunity for local community and public input, and full consideration of the impacts of
these projects on property owners and area residents.

As a result of these discussions, I was pleased that the developer has agreed to a subaquatic route
to transmit power generated by the Galloo Island facility. This is the preference of most affected
communities, and my preference as well.

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U JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE: 317 WASHINGTON STREET. ROOM 418, WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601 13151 782-3418
U OSWEGO COUNTY OFFICE: 46 EAST BRIDGE STREET, FIRST FLOOR OSWEGO NEW YORK 13126 f3151 342-2507
E-MAIL: RITCHIE0NYSENATE.GOV
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Additionally, I have raised concerns with the developer and other interested parties over the cost
of energy produced by this project. I believe it is not in the best interest of New York ratepayers
to approve a Power Purchase Agreement that includes artificially set rates that are inconsistent
with the current electricity market for power produced from other projects and sources.

I have made clear that these factors, along with a continuing concern for the project's immediate
and long-term impact on communities that are directly and tangentially involved in the
construction and operation of the Galloo Island facilities, must be considered crucial to my and
the affected communities' support for this project.

While the Galloo Island project holds potential for job creation, stabilizing the local tax base,
financial benefits to local communities, and helps ensure continued adequate electricity
generation for our region and the entire state, the Commission and other regulating authorities
must continue to carefully consider the other impacts on our region, as well.

I look forward to continuing to be closely involved as this application moves through the
rocess, and thank you for your attention to this request.