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Trade War Should Not Impact Jamestown BPU

February 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Canada, David Leathers, hydropower, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, LM6000 Gas Turbine, New York Independent Systems Operator, Tariffs

Fredonia Company Receives Hydropower Allocation Toward Expansion

December 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Power Authority board has approved a 2,550-kilowatt (kW) hydropower allocation for a Fredonia company that will result in $45 million in capital investment while creating 20 jobs. The low-cost Niagara hydropower to Coal Ash Recycling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Landfill, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Coal Ash Recycling, Dunkirk Generating Station, Green Jobs Evaluation Incentive Plan, hydropower, Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Leadership Act, New York Power Authority Board of Trustees

State Sen. Borrello Expresses Concern Over Fuel Costs

November 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With the gas sales tax holiday set to end in less than two months, State Senator George Borrello is expressing concern over increasing gas and diesel prices. Borrello said in the month of October, diesel prices increased $1.40 a gallon, "Right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clean Energy, Gas Tax, George Borrello, hydropower, New York State Legislature, Sales Tax, Solar Energy, Wind Energy

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