On Tuesday at noon, The League of Women Voters will hold a virtual zoom address on the future of the NRG power plant.

Rebecca Wurster, planning coordinator with Chautauqua County, and Vince DeJoy, Dunkirk Development Director, will present the NRB power plant feasibility study and analysis. The study was funded through the Appalachian Region Commission (ARC), city of Dunkirk, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, and the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency.

The process was guided by an active steering committee, who provided valuable input and feedback on the future re-use of the NRG Power Plant site. A total of seven site re-use alternatives were explored in this analysis. The alternatives presented do not represent an exhaustive list of options, but are intended to illustrate alternatives that are most likely to advance a viable redevelopment and improve the socio-economic characteristics of the city of Dunkirk and the Chautauqua County region. All alternatives have the ability to incorporate renewable energy components that can offset carbon emissions. Each alternative was identified based on an understanding of the following project goals:

¯ Create an active waterfront re-use that supports community revitalization.

¯ Support expanded job opportunities for the local and regional economy.

¯ Generate tax revenues for the local community.

¯ Incorporate environmental sustainability and renewable energy goals.

You must register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Use this link to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItde-vqDktG9coyEGpMBZhXloLmlD3wdWe