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...]
Jamestown BPU Closed Feb. 17 In Observance of Presidents’ Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 18. Garbage and recycling will be picked … [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...]
Jamestown Community Microgrid Project Information Meeting Scheduled For Jan. 28
A community information meeting about the Jamestown Community Microgrid Project is being held January 28. The public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, in the fourth floor Police Training Room in Jamestown City Hall. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Offices Closed For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 21. Garbage and recycling … [Read more...]
BPU Engineers Travel to Denmark To Learn More About Thermal Energy, District Heating
Two Jamestown Board of Public Utilities engineers recently received first-hand experience with the Danish approach to thermal energy and district heating. BPU Deputy General Manager Kris Sellstrom and BPU ReTool District Heat Manager Derek Johnson … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU, Blackstone Advanced Technologies Sign ‘Flex Rate Agreement’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Blackstone Advanced Technologies have signed a “Flex Rate Agreement.” This contract is focused on providing a lower electric rate to high-usage industrial customers. The company is located on Blackstone … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Holiday Hours
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced its holiday hours. BPU Customer Service and offices will be closed for Christmas on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. For New Year’s, offices will be closed on New Year’s Eve, … [Read more...]
