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...]
BPU General Manager Says No Impact to Operations if City Signs Climate Smart Community Pledge
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' General Manager doesn't see a proposal to register Jamestown as a Climate Smart Community as negatively impacting the utility's operations. Dave Leathers met with Jamestown City Council Monday to give his … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Fossil Fuels in Manufacturing of Renewable Energy Equipment
State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of fossil fuels in the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment. Borrello said emission-producing energy sources are often used to manufacture green energy … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul: New York State May Have a Budget By End of Week
New York State could have a budget by the end of the week. That's according to Governor Kathy Hochul in comments to news media on Tuesday. The budget was originally due April 1. State lawmakers and Hochul are continuing to discuss issues … [Read more...]
Portions of Jamestown, North County Designated Disadvantaged Communities by NYS Climate Justice Working Group
Portions of Jamestown and north county will receive more clean energy and energy efficiency funding after being designated disadvantaged communities. The state’s Climate Justice Working Group, composed of representatives from environmental justice … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Pursuing $12 Million Grant to Create a Microgrid
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is pursuing a $12 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to create a microgrid. BPU Transmission and Distribution Manager Kris Sellstrom said a microgrid is a power plant or generation resource … [Read more...]
BPU, Jamestown Schools Receive NYSERDA Grant to Study Making Bus Fleet All Electric
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Jamestown Public School District have received a grant to study converting their bus fleet to all-electric operation. The $95,623 award from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
The New York Farm Bureau has released its 2023 state legislative priorities which includes replenishing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and full funding of the Environmental Protection Fund. Farm Bureau President David Fisher and Public … [Read more...]
