What is NYPA’s role in supporting parks and recreation?

Provides energy efficiency upgrades for public spaces

What is NYPA’s BuildSmart 2025 initiative focused on?

Improving energy efficiency in state buildings

What is NYPA’s role in microgrid development?

Supports microgrid projects for energy resilience

What is NYPA’s role in supporting public transit?

Supports electrification of buses and trains

What is NYPA’s role in disaster recovery efforts?

Provides emergency power during crises

What is NYPA’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

Replacing fossil fuel plants with clean energy projects

What is NYPA’s stance on battery storage technology?

Investing in battery storage to support renewable energy

What is NYPA’s role in grid modernization?

Upgrading transmission lines and integrating smart grid technology

What is NYPA’s role in offshore wind development?

Supports offshore wind projects to meet clean energy goals

What is NYPA’s role in supporting solar power?

Developing 32 solar projects as part of its clean energy portfolio

What is NYPA’s role in supporting first responders?

Provides emergency power and infrastructure support

What is NYPA’s role in supporting universities?

Helps campuses transition to renewable energy

What recent authority was granted to NYPA in 2023?

The ability to build, own, and operate renewable energy projects

What is NYPA’s role in helping New York State meet its clean energy goals?

Supporting the transition to 70% renewable electricity by 2030

What is NYPA’s mission?

To provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy

What is the name of the powerhouse at B-G?

George L. Ingalls Pump-Generating Plant

What is NYPA’s role in supporting cultural institutions?

Helps museums and theaters reduce energy costs

What is NYPA’s role in New York State’s energy grid?

It supplies power to government agencies, businesses, and municipalities

What is NYPA’s role in electric vehicle infrastructure?

Expanding EV charging stations across New York

What is NYPA’s role in electrification of transportation?

Expanding EV charging infrastructure statewide

What is NYPA’s role in supporting sports venues?

Assists stadiums in adopting sustainable energy solutions

What is NYPA’s role in demand response programs?

Helps businesses reduce energy use during peak demand

What is NYPA’s role in supporting military bases?

Provides reliable power to military installations

What type of fish does NYPA stock in its reservoirs?

Brook trout, brown trout, and walleye

What is NYPA’s role in powering New York landmarks?

Supplies renewable energy to major landmarks

What is NYPA’s role in supporting hospitals?

Ensures hospitals have access to clean and reliable power

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NYPA and B-G Project Trivia

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1
What is NYPA’s role in supporting parks and recreation?
Regulates park energy consumption
Provides energy efficiency upgrades for public spaces
Provides funding for park maintenance
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for state parks
2
What is NYPA’s BuildSmart 2025 initiative focused on?
Reducing renewable energy investments
Expanding fossil fuel infrastructure
Privatizing energy efficiency programs
Improving energy efficiency in state buildings
3
What is NYPA’s role in microgrid development?
Supports microgrid projects for energy resilience
Privatizes microgrid technology
Reduces renewable energy investments
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure
4
What was the peak workforce size during B-G’s construction?
2,500
500
1,200
1,700
5
What is NYPA’s role in supporting public transit?
Manufactures subway cars
Regulates transit energy consumption
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for transit
Supports electrification of buses and trains
6
What is NYPA’s role in disaster recovery efforts?
Manufactures emergency generators
Expands fossil fuel production for emergencies
Regulates disaster response funding
Provides emergency power during crises
7
What is the perimeter of B-G’s upper reservoir?
4.5 miles
3.5 miles
6 miles
2 miles
8
What is B-G’s primary function?
Nuclear power generation
Energy storage
Wind energy production
Coal power generation
9
Which historic estate is located near NYPA’s Blenheim-Gilboa facility?
Lansing Manor
Roosevelt Home
Olana State Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion
10
What is NYPA’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Increasing natural gas production
Expanding coal power plants
Replacing fossil fuel plants with clean energy projects
Reducing wind energy investments
11
What is NYPA’s largest hydroelectric facility?
Indian Point Energy Center
Niagara Power Project
St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project
Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage
12
Where is B-G’s upper reservoir located?
Schoharie Creek
Adirondack Park
Brown Mountain
Hudson Valley
13
How much did it cost to build B-G?
$200 million
$500 million
$149 million
$75 million
14
What is NYPA’s stance on battery storage technology?
Reducing wind energy investments
Investing in battery storage to support renewable energy
Expanding coal power plants
Privatizing battery storage facilities
15
How long did it take to complete the B-G project?
2 years
10 years
4 years
6 years
16
What is NYPA’s role in grid modernization?
Reducing renewable energy investments
Upgrading transmission lines and integrating smart grid technology
Privatizing the energy grid
Expanding fossil fuel infrastructure
17
When did B-G generate its first power?
May 21, 1968
July 5, 1973
June 1969
December 17, 1973
18
What is NYPA’s role in offshore wind development?
Privatizes offshore wind technology
Reduces renewable energy investments
Supports offshore wind projects to meet clean energy goals
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure
19
What unique feature does B-G’s powerhouse have?
It is the tallest hydroelectric plant in the U.S.
It is entirely underground
It has a floating turbine system
It operates entirely on solar power
20
What is NYPA’s role in supporting solar power?
Expanding coal power plants
Privatizing solar energy production
Reducing solar investments
Developing 32 solar projects as part of its clean energy portfolio
21
What horsepower does each pump-turbine unit operate at?
100,000
500,000
403,000
250,000
22
What is NYPA’s role in supporting first responders?
Regulates energy consumption in fire stations
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for emergency services
Provides emergency power and infrastructure support
Manufactures emergency response vehicles
23
What is NYPA’s role in supporting universities?
Regulates energy consumption in dormitories
Helps campuses transition to renewable energy
Provides funding for research
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for colleges
24
Which state park did NYPA build and own?
Mine Kill State Park
Saratoga Spa State Park
Watkins Glen State Park
Letchworth State Park
25
How quickly can B-G generate electricity when needed?
10 minutes
2 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
26
What is the elevation of B-G’s upper reservoir when full?
2,500 feet
2,003 feet
1,500 feet
1,800 feet
27
What recent authority was granted to NYPA in 2023?
The ability to expand fossil fuel production
The ability to privatize hydroelectric plants
The ability to build, own, and operate renewable energy projects
The ability to regulate private energy companies
28
What year was NYPA founded?
1931
1925
1940
1955
29
How much water flows through each of B-G’s pump-turbines per second?
1,500 cubic feet
5,000 cubic feet
2,500 cubic feet
3,720 cubic feet
30
What is the purpose of the fish attraction structures installed in B-G’s upper reservoir in 2021?
To increase water filtration
To provide habitat for fish
To improve fishing tourism
To prevent overpopulation of certain species
31
What does B-G stand for?
Blenheim-Gilboa
Battery Grid
Big Generator
Below Ground
32
What is NYPA’s role in helping New York State meet its clean energy goals?
Privatizing solar energy production
Reducing wind energy investments
Expanding fossil fuel infrastructure
Supporting the transition to 70% renewable electricity by 2030
33
What river powers the Niagara Power Project?
Mohawk River
Susquehanna River
Hudson River
Niagara River
34
What year did NYPA receive a license to build B-G?
1973
1968
1969
1980
35
What is NYPA’s mission?
To regulate fossil fuel industries
To privatize energy production
To provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy
To build nuclear power plants
36
What is the name of the powerhouse at B-G?
Nelson Rockefeller Energy Center
George L. Ingalls Pump-Generating Plant
Schoharie Energy Hub
Franklin D. Roosevelt Hydropower Station
37
What is NYPA’s role in supporting cultural institutions?
Helps museums and theaters reduce energy costs
Regulates energy consumption in historic buildings
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for cultural sites
Provides funding for historical preservation
38
What is NYPA’s role in New York State’s energy grid?
It supplies power to government agencies, businesses, and municipalities
It focuses solely on nuclear energy
It regulates private energy companies
It only provides energy to residential homes
39
What is NYPA’s role in electric vehicle infrastructure?
Partnering with Tesla for EV development
Manufacturing electric vehicles
Expanding EV charging stations across New York
Regulating EV battery production
40
What is NYPA’s role in electrification of transportation?
Expanding EV charging infrastructure statewide
Regulating EV battery production
Manufacturing electric buses
Partnering with Ford for EV development
41
What is NYPA’s role in supporting sports venues?
Regulates energy consumption in sports arenas
Assists stadiums in adopting sustainable energy solutions
Provides backup generators for major events
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for stadiums
42
What is NYPA’s role in demand response programs?
Privatizes energy conservation efforts
Helps businesses reduce energy use during peak demand
Reduces renewable energy investments
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure
43
What type of energy does NYPA primarily generate?
Nuclear
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Coal
44
What is NYPA’s role in supporting military bases?
Provides reliable power to military installations
Expands fossil fuel production for military use
Manufactures military equipment
Regulates military energy consumption
45
What year did NYPA open its Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center?
1973
1974
1969
1980
46
What is NYPA’s largest transmission project?
Energy Highway
Green Corridor
Smart Path
Power Express
47
Who was the first chairman of NYPA?
Thomas Edison
George Westinghouse
Nikola Tesla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
48
What type of fish does NYPA stock in its reservoirs?
Catfish and perch
Salmon and bass
Brook trout, brown trout, and walleye
Tilapia and carp
49
What is NYPA’s role in powering New York landmarks?
Provides backup generators for historic sites
Supplies renewable energy to major landmarks
Regulates private energy companies
Owns and operates all power plants in NYC
50
What is NYPA’s role in supporting hospitals?
Expands fossil fuel infrastructure for healthcare facilities
Regulates hospital energy consumption
Ensures hospitals have access to clean and reliable power
Provides medical equipment
51
What is the total storage capacity of B-G’s lower reservoir?
6 billion gallons
3 billion gallons
5.33 billion gallons
4.5 billion gallons

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