The New York State Public Service Commission has approved a crucial two-mile, 345-kilovolt underground transmission line. This critical infrastructure will connect an existing substation in Clay to Micron Technology’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing hub planned for Onondaga County, marking a significant step forward for one of the state’s largest private investments.
This development is integral to Micron’s projected $100 billion investment in Central New York, a commitment representing the largest private capital infusion in the state’s history. The sheer scale of this endeavor is poised to generate a substantial economic ripple effect, with projections indicating the creation of over 50,000 jobs over two decades. Of these, a notable 9,000 positions will be directly within Micron’s operations.
Strategic Infrastructure for Economic Transformation
Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the transformative potential of this project for Central New York, underscoring the administration’s commitment to expedited yet thorough progress. The approval of the transmission line follows a pivotal 2022 agreement where Micron identified Central New York as the site for its advanced manufacturing facility. The facility’s strategic objective is ambitious: to produce a quarter of all U.S.-manufactured semiconductors by the year 2030.
Environmental and Construction Milestones
Beyond the transmission line itself, the commission also approved the environmental and construction plans for the initial phase of this megafab project. This includes necessary upgrades and expansions to the eastern portion of the Clay substation, along with the installation of the required equipment to establish a direct link to the forthcoming Micron facility. These approvals are vital for laying the groundwork for the substantial manufacturing operations to come.
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