DUNKIRK – State and local officials will converge in Dunkirk later this month to take part in a rally to show support for the NRG power plant. "A huge turnout is needed one more time to send a loud and clear message -- the community continues to … [Read more...]
BPU Electric Rate Increase Unlikely for 2016
GM says electric rates won't go up in 2016, but waste water could see slight increase. JAMESTOWN - The General Manager for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities says it’s unlikely electric customers will see a rate increase in 2016. BPU … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown’s Mayor Explains BPU’s Proposed 2.5 Percent Electric Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - A proposed 2.5 percent electric rate increase by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is needed to help pay for the rising cost of doing business. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a guest on this week’s WRFA Community … [Read more...]
Chamber, Manufacturers’ Association Against Proposed BPU Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wants to increase electric rates, but not everyone is in favor of the min-rate increase. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of the Western New York have … [Read more...]
BPU Seeking a 2.5 Percent Increase in Electric Rates
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be asking the state’s permission to increase electric rates. According to an article in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, the BPU on Monday approved a “Minirate case” to be filed with the New York … [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...]
Reed, Goodell Speak Out Against Sierra Club Lawsuit, but So Do Democratic Challengers
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Assemblymen Andy Goodell (R-Jamestown) – who are both running for reelection this November - were in Dunkirk Thursday afternoon to speak out against a lawsuit involving the NRG Repowering … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Threatens to Halt NRG Conversion Effort in Dunkirk
ALBANY - A lawsuit has been filed in State court to stop the conversion effort of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk. According the Buffalo News, the Sierra Club and a community group known as Ratepayer and Community Intervenors filed a lawsuit Friday … [Read more...]
State PSC Give Final Approval to Conversion of NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - It’s now official. The NRG power plant in Dunkirk will be making the conversion from a coal-burning power plant to a natural gas burning facility. On Thursday the state Public Service Commission unanimously approved the repowering of NRG … [Read more...]
