Natural gas prices in Western New York are predicted to decrease by 30% for the 2023-24 winter heating season. National Fuel released its forecast saying, natural gas customers should expect some relief in store from last year’s elevated energy … [Read more...]
Winter Heating Costs Expected to be 50% More for Natural Gas Customers
Natural gas customers can expect to pay about 50% more to heat their homes this winter than last year. This is more than they have in a decade. National Fuel said the average residential customer will spend $1,023 to heat their home from November … [Read more...]
Natural Gas Heating Bills to Rise 43% in WNY This Winter
Natural Gas heating bills expected to rise 43% this winter in Western New York due to the increase in natural gas prices. National Fuel said in a release that the prices have risen significantly following years of historic lows. They said … [Read more...]
Local Group to Demonstrate Against National Fuel Pipeline Saturday Afternoon in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NY - The Defend Ohi:yo’ group is hosting a demonstration along Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood on Saturday, June 29. Organizers say they will be on hand to demonstrate and call for the protection of New York's streams and wetlands against … [Read more...]
DEC to Host Three Legislative Hearings this Week on Proposed Gas Pipeline for WNY Region
ALBANY - Officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation will host three legislative public hearings this week regarding a proposed natural gas pipeline that will run through nearby Erie and Cattaraugus Counties. The Northern … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Against Dunkirk Power Plant Dropped, Opens Door for Possible Repowering
DUNKIRK - The mothballed NRG power plant in Dunkirk could have a chance of reopening. NRG Energy, the plant's owner, said it will look to revive its original plan to convert the coal-burning power plant to run on natural gas. The announcement … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Scheduled for Thrusday on Natural Gas Line for NRG Power Plant
FREDONIA – The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings Thursday, Oct. 23 in Fredonia, dealing with a natural gas pipeline that will bring fuel to the NRG plant in Dunkirk. The purpose of the hearing is to allow … [Read more...]
PSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed National Fuel Pipeline on Oct. 23 in Fredonia
FREDONIA - The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings on October 23rd in Fredonia, dealing with a natural gas pipeline that will bring fuel to the NRG plant in Dunkirk. The purpose of the hearing is to allow … [Read more...]