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BPU Receives Go Ahead To Start Construction of Microgrid

October 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has the go ahead from the U.S. Department of Energy to begin work on a microgrid in the greater Jamestown area. The DOE awarded and signed a contract with the BPU to finalize an agreement for $17,377,034 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, Jennifer Granholm, microgrid, U.S. Department of Energy

BPU Places First In WNY Healthiest Employer Contest

September 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has placed first among twelve middle-sized companies in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest for the seventh consecutive year. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Independent Health, Wegmans and Walsh Duffield … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, WNY Healthiest Employer Awards

BPU Clarifies Court Filing Over Dow Street Substation Properties Assessment

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is clarifying a court filing over the assessment value of the Dow Street Substation properties. BPU General Manager David Leathers said, "This week the City of Jamestown filed a petition with the State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, David Leathers, Dow Street Substation, Falconer Central School District, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer

Leathers Appointed to American Public Power Association Board’s Executive Committee

June 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been appointed the American Public Power Association Board's Executive Committee. The APPA represents approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Public Power Association, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Municipal Electric Utilities Association of New York State, New York Association of Public Power, New York Power Authority

Jamestown BPU Announces Two Promotions

June 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has announced the promotion of Kris Sellstrom and Alexander Pickett to leadership positions within the utility. Kris Sellstrom, a Professional Engineer (PE), has been promoted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Pickett, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom

BPU Announces Plans to Retool District Heating System

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, David Leathers, District Heat, Flex-Tech grant program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, Ramboll Engineering, Wastewater Treatment Plant

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Presentation to City Council – February 15, 2024

February 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers and staff gave an update on the utility to Jamestown City Council members at their work session on Monday, February 12, 2024. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council

City Council Receives Update From BPU

February 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council received an update from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at their work session Monday. BPU General Manager David Leathers said bids have been launched for phase two of a water main replacement project. He said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kris Sellstrom, microgrid, Natural Gas, New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, U.S. Department of Energy

Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Designate City As Pro Housing Community

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would designate the city as a Pro Housing Community. The paperwork for the designation was submitted by the City in 2023 with New York State. The Pro Housing Communities Pledge has several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant, Pro Housing Communities Pledge

Jamestown BPU Asks Customers For Assistance In ‘Check Your Pipes’ Effort

August 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is asking customers for their assistance in the "Check Your Pipes" effort. General Manager David Leathers said the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new regulations that requires the BPU to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Department, David Leathers, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

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