Former Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been awarded the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award. Leathers received the award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, … [Read more...]
‘Nuclear 101’ Forum Held To Help Local Officials Understand Opportunities For Advanced Nuclear
A “Nuclear 101” Forum was recently held to help local elected officials and business leaders better understand the opportunities advanced nuclear could present for Dunkirk, Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. Local leaders attended the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Call On Governor To Repower NRG Plant In Dunkirk
Local State representatives are calling on Governor Hochul to support repowering the former NRG Plant in Dunkirk. The NRG plant operated for more than 60 years. Before its closure, the facility was paying nearly $10 million annually in local tax … [Read more...]
BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026
Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]
Westfield, Mayville Receiving Trees Under 2025 Tree Power Program
Westfield and Mayville are areas receiving trees through the 2025 Tree Power Program under the New York Power Authority. The program is delivering 1,650 trees to 49 low-cost energy and energy efficiency customers as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Dave Leathers To Retire
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers is set to retire in January 2026. Board Members of the BPU announced Leathers' planned retirement and will begin a search process for his replacement. Leathers has served as the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Demands NYPA Suspend Rate Hike
Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding the New York Power Authority suspend its proposed electric rate hike. NYPA’s proposed hike would nearly triple current rates, increasing them from $12.88 per megawatt hour to $33.05 per megawatt hour. Hochul … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Join Calls For NYPA To Reconsider Proposed Rate Hike
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor have joined others in urging the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to reconsider a proposed rate hike that would nearly triple the cost of hydropower for “preference power” … [Read more...]
MAST, Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance Oppose Proposed Hydropower Rate Increase
The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST) and the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA) are coming out in opposition to a proposed rate increase by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) that would nearly triple the rates charged … [Read more...]
