TotalEnergies and Rise Light & Power JV Attentive Energy One (AE1) has signed an agreement with Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2 (UWUA Local 1-2), which represents the workforce at the Ravenswood Generating Station.
The contract relates to the 1400MW offshore wind proposal, which AE1 submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in January 2023.
Under the agreement, AE1 commits to supporting the just transition of Ravenswood’s union workforce in the shift to renewable energy at the facility.
AE1 aims to set a national model for advancing clean energy projects, which includes a community-focused renewable repowering of Ravenswood from New York City’s largest fossil fuel plant to a clean energy hub.
The agreement outlines a plan for preparing the members of Local 1-2 for the future in clean energy at Ravenswood, demonstrating the value of labor-management partnerships in stewarding a just transition for the existing energy workforce.
Upon award of a contract, AE1 will launch a programme in coordination with UWUA Local 1-2 that will ensure its members are able to smoothly transition to work on new renewable energy equipment as well as an operations-and-maintenance hub supporting up to 3GW of offshore wind, through retraining and other transition benefits.
The Ravenswood Training Center, a NCCER-Accredited Training Sponsor and Assessment Center, provides an existing platform for introducing new curriculum related to renewable energy, maritime operations, and other relevant skills to UWUA Local 1-2 members.
Attentive Energy said it is committed to the goals in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), which calls for a just transition to a clean energy economy that creates good paying jobs and fosters healthy communities.