A Stockton man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to threatening to blow up power plants. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 40-year old Justin Horton pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]
Homeowners Reminded To Use Caution When Removing Snow, Ice
With a Lake Effect Snowstorm taking place this week, homeowners are reminded to use caution when removing snow and ice. National Grid said that snow and ice accumulation on roofs can place a burden on electricity service wires — also known as the … [Read more...]
National Grid Deploying Smart Meters In WNY
National Grid is deploying smart meters that will give customers the ability to monitor and control energy use for homes and businesses. Beginning in January, approximately 4,100 customers will receive new meters. The company’s initiative to … [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...]
National Grid Donates $50,000 to Dream It, Do It Program
The Dream It Do It Program has received a $50,000 donation from National Grid. Representatives from National Grid were in Jamestown Thursday to see the Manufacturing Mayhem Summer camp students in action. National Grid Regional Director Ken … [Read more...]
National Grid Seeking Rate Hike From NYS Public Service Commission
National Grid is requesting the New York State Public Service Commission approve a 15-20% rate hike for residential electric and gas customers. National Grid has filed a plan with the PSC that looks to reset electric and natural gas delivery … [Read more...]
High Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Damage Trees
High winds could cause power outages and tree damage here in Chautauqua County over the next day. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. Gusts upward of 50 … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant To Remediate Brownfield Site
The City of Dunkirk will receive a grant to remediate the former Niagara Motors site. The $60,000 National Grid Brownfield Redevelopment grant is designed to fund utility infrastructure upgrades and costs related to redeveloping a brownfield or … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines
Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [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...]
