DUNKIRK - Local, State and even national officials are weighing in following the news that the effort to Repower the NRG power plant in Dunkirk has been put on hold. NRG Energy made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the Dunkirk plant will have … [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...]
County Chamber to Recognize Several During Annual Awards Banquet Thursday Night
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will be announcing this year's award recipients during the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet, taking place Thursday night in Fredonia. The Economic Development Award will be presented to Southern … [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...]
Reed, Goodell to Make Joint Statement on NRG Lawsuit Thursday Afternoon
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will be in Chautauqua County Thursday to make a pair of stops, including a joint press conference in the North county address a recently filed lawsuit by the Sierra Club. Reed will join State Assemblyman … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Points to Property Taxes as Reason for Supporting RePowering Proposal
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he has no problem supporting the RePowering of two power plants in his congressional district, even though it would come at a higher price for rate payers. During his weekly conference call earlier this week, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Asks Residents to Sign Petition Supporting NRG PowerUpWNY Plan
Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards is calling on county residents to support the PowerUpWNY campaign to get the NRG plant in Dunkirk back into the power making business Edwards says participating County Office Buildings will now have hard … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Rallies Support for NRG Energy Repowering Project
DUNKIRK - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- Olean), Chair of the PowerUpWNY Coalition, was recently joined by other members of the coalition in launching a petition drive to gather support for NRG Energy, Inc.’s proposed Dunkirk Repowering Project. The … [Read more...]