The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) released its long-term assessment indicating a substantial rise in electricity demand over the next two decades. This growth is attributed to the increasing electrification of housing and transportation sectors, along with energy-intensive economic development projects. While previous investments have been made in the transmission system, NYISO highlights the necessity for more investments to meet public policy mandates. Specifically, it emphasizes the need for additional voltage support facilities in upstate New York and monitoring transmission investment opportunities in Western and Northern New York. The assessment projects a requirement of 100-130 GW of installed capacity to meet the escalating demand, with an emphasis on having at least 20 GW of dispatchable emission-free resources (DEFR) by 2040. These resources are intended to replace conventional fossil-based generation. Notably, the report mentions potential DEFR technologies like long-duration batteries, small modular nuclear reactors, hydrogen-powered generators, and fuel cells. It underlines the significance of these technologies in ensuring system reliability and supporting the integration of renewable power across the state. Although current DEFR technologies are not yet available at a commercial scale, their future deployment is crucial in meeting New York's energy needs sustainably.