The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at how a 25% tariff on electricity coming into New York State from Canada may impact customers and the utility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will charge New York, … [Read more...]
JCC Receives $50,000 Workforce Development Grant From BPU
Jamestown Community College is receiving a $50,000 workforce development grant from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. The funding is for successfully developing and implementing a Building Automation Systems Program in its Workforce … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Dave Leathers To Retire
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers is set to retire in January 2026. Board Members of the BPU announced Leathers' planned retirement and will begin a search process for his replacement. Leathers has served as the … [Read more...]
Trade War Should Not Impact Jamestown BPU
The pending trade war between the United States and Canada should not affect the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. WRFA contacted Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers about whether the 25% tariffs on Canada that … [Read more...]
District Heat Rates Going Up, Changes To Yard Waste Site Stickers, Recycling Bins Possible in 2026
District Heat rates are going up with possible changes to Yard Waste Site stickers and recycling bins in 2026. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board received the update on District Heat, Solid Waste, and Wastewater budgets at their … [Read more...]
BPU Receives Go Ahead To Start Construction of Microgrid
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has the go ahead from the U.S. Department of Energy to begin work on a microgrid in the greater Jamestown area. The DOE awarded and signed a contract with the BPU to finalize an agreement for $17,377,034 in … [Read more...]
BPU Places First In WNY Healthiest Employer Contest
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has placed first among twelve middle-sized companies in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest for the seventh consecutive year. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Independent Health, Wegmans and Walsh Duffield … [Read more...]
BPU Clarifies Court Filing Over Dow Street Substation Properties Assessment
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is clarifying a court filing over the assessment value of the Dow Street Substation properties. BPU General Manager David Leathers said, "This week the City of Jamestown filed a petition with the State … [Read more...]
Leathers Appointed to American Public Power Association Board’s Executive Committee
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been appointed the American Public Power Association Board's Executive Committee. The APPA represents approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Two Promotions
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has announced the promotion of Kris Sellstrom and Alexander Pickett to leadership positions within the utility. Kris Sellstrom, a Professional Engineer (PE), has been promoted to … [Read more...]
