Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that his Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee. Langworthy considers this a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Albany Times-Union: NYS Agrees To Delay All-Electric Buildings Act Mandate
The Albany Times-Union reports New York State has agreed to delay implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act. The Act, which was scheduled to go into effect in January, would prohibit natural gas and heating oil equipment in many new … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Proposes Bill To Prohibit States From Imposing Ban On Energy Sources
Congressman Nick Langworthy is drumming up support for his Energy Choice Act that would prohibit states from imposing bans on energy sources like natural gas and propane. Langworthy discussed the bill during a press conference in Mayville Friday … [Read more...]
Energy, Affordable Housing Some Topics Discussed At Chamber Elected Officials Event
Energy and affordable housing were a couple of the topics discussed with State and Chautauqua County officials at a CHQ Chamber luncheon event on Friday. The panel included State Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and County … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Sells County Property To Company Interested in Building a Battery Storage Facility in Ellicott
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the sale of county property to a company that hopes to build a battery storage facility in the town of Ellicott. The IDA Board approved the sale of 12 acres for $75,000 to … [Read more...]
NYS Low Income Families Eligible For Grants To Make Homes More Efficient
New York State is now offering low-income families grants for home efficiency and electrification upgrades. The $39.6 million grants is part of Inflation Reduction Act Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR) funding to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $104 million 2024-25 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 21. The budget has no tax levy increase and a $2.9 million increase in State Foundation … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Plans to Retool District Heating System
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced plans to expand and retool its district heating system. The announcement follows a 15-month engineering study by Ramboll Engineering that was funded by the New York State Energy Research and … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asking Gov. Hochul To Rescind Or Fully Fund Electric School Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello and 14 Republicans are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind the electric bus mandate for public schools or commit to fully funding the conversion. The electric bus mandates were passed in the 2022-23 state budget … [Read more...]
