WASHINGTON, D.C. – (RealEstateRama) — Tom Reed renewed his push for reliable, affordable energy by calling for the repowering of the power plants in Lansing, Dresden and Dunkirk, New York. The move comes as the parent company of the Fitzpatrick nuclear power plant in Oswego County announced it would be closing the plant. The closure would result in a statewide electricity deficiency by 2019 according to a new report released by the New York State Independent Systems Operator.
“We care about ensuring our families and small businesses have access to the affordable electricity they need to go about their everyday lives. Closing these massive power providers throughout our state is harmful to these families, businesses and our overall economy because it will cause utility costs to rise, or worse, rolling blackouts. Its only right that we bring sites back online to compensate for this closure and bring affordable energy to all,” said Reed.
Any of these sites could produce the electricity needed to fill the production void left following the Fitzpatrick closure.
