EPA Administrator Calls for Constitution Pipeline Construction to Boost Grid Stability

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has criticized the halt of the Constitution pipeline project in New York, blaming "overreach" and "climate zealots" for derailing the infrastructure initiative. In an op-ed published in The Boston Globe, Zeldin argued that the pipeline is essential for securing New England's grid stability, creating jobs, and reducing energy prices.
The Constitution pipeline, proposed in 2012 and approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2014, was halted in 2016 when the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation denied Williams Cos. a water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. Zeldin accused former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other lawmakers of impeding the project, despite its potential benefits for the region.
Zeldin emphasized New England's reliance on natural gas and the need to reduce dependence on Canadian imports. He argued that constructing the pipeline would bring "grid stability, create jobs, and reduce energy prices across the region for American families who have suffered long enough."
The EPA administrator's comments reflect a broader debate over infrastructure projects and their impact on energy security and climate policy. Zeldin's stance aligns with his agency's focus on balancing environmental concerns with economic and energy needs.

Published: 8/6/2025