DUNKIRK - The effort to repower Chautauqua County’s largest property taxpayer appears to be over for good. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which reports Wednesday that county officials were made aware Monday of NRG’s decision to … [Read more...]
Future of NRG Repowering Project Up in Air Following News of Reconnection Cost
DUNKIRK - It appears the fate of the county’s largest property tax payer is once again in jeopardy. The Dunkirk Observer is reporting that the repowering of the NRG generating plant in Dunkirk from coal to natural gas is once again facing … [Read more...]
County IDA Approves Revised PILOT for NRG Power Plant
NOTE: Updated March 2, 2017 to include a correction in the ninth graph on the scheduled PILOT agreement for NRG when the plant was mothballed, along with a quote from NRG Spokesman David Gaier, who provided WRFA with the correction. JAMESTOWN - … [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...]
State Public Service Commission to Terminate Contract Between NRG and National Grid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]
Sen. Young Calls Out NRG Power Plant for Reducing PILOT Agreement by 85 Percent
DUNKIRK - The owners of the largest tax payer in the county wants to slash its Payment in Lieu of taxes agreement with the county, City of Dunkirk, and Dunkirk School district by 85 percent. That’s according to Senator Cathy Young, who said NRG, … [Read more...]
Senator Cathy Young Comments on NRG Layoffs in Dunkirk
64 Employees at NRG in Dunkirk were given WARN layoff notices. Senator Cathy issued the following statement in response: “The issuance of the WARN letters to the employees of NRG’s Dunkirk generating facility is extremely disappointing news. It is … [Read more...]
NRG Plant in Dunkirk Can be Closed Without Impacting Power Generation in New York
ALBANY - It’s not looking good for the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. A recently released study shows the NRG plant, along with another in Tonawanda, can be shut down without affecting energy reliability to the region’s businesses, … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls for Community Support During NRG Rally on Saturday
DUNKIRK - A rally to show support for continuing the NRG Repowering project will help to show officials in Albany how important the project is to Chautauqua County and Western New York. That’s according to Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23), … [Read more...]
NRG Repower Rally Set for Saturday, Oct. 17 in Dunkirk
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...]
