Eastern Generation LLC, which accounts for nearly 18% of New York City’s power generation capacity, is withdrawing its application to regulators to repower the Gowanus Generating Station with gas turbines. Instead, the company plans to install 350 MW of energy storage solutions.

“Eastern Generation is well positioned to assist in the transition to a carbon free future, while continuing to provide a safe and reliable electric system,” said CEO Mark Sudbey.

The move comes weeks after New York City’s city council voted to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings starting at the end of 2027. For buildings up to six stories tall, the ban would take effect at the end of 2023.

Environmental lawyer Raymond Pomeroy told NGI that new natural gas infrastructure is unlikely in...