Huntley, located in the Town of Tonawanda, is Erie County's largest
coal-burning power plant. A recent report by the Institute for Energy
Economics and Financial Analysis stated Huntley "does not appear to be
financially viable." The report estimates that the
plant was making $110 million a year as recently as 2005. However, the plant lost $1 million
per year between 2009 and 2012. The report goes on to call on community and corporate leadership. We must make sure that if the plant retires, that workers at the plant and residents who live near the plant are protected. We must make sure that new revenue is secured for our schools and local governments, and for a clean-up of the waterfront property.
Join us for a "Just Transition" Assembly where we will: Share the financial report about Huntley; Brainstorm what residents, workers, and local governments will need in the future; Identify community priorities.
- SATURDAY, March 1, 3pm: Boys and Girls Club, 54 Riverdale Rd., Town of Tonawanda
- MONDAY, March 3, 6pm: Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Rd., Grand Island
- THURSDAY, March 6, 6pm: Northwest Community Center, 155 Lawn Ave., Buffalo [Map]
- THURSDAY, March 13, 6pm: Tonawanda City Hall, 200 Niagara St., City of Tonawanda [Map]
TRANSITION with JUSTICE - a note from the Editor:
A "Just Transition" means ensuring sustainable economic opportunity for workers and the local community without sacrificing anyone’s health or the global climate. The transition would likely need to include worker retraining and financial assistance from the state to account for lost tax revenues. The specifics of any transition plan need to be determined by the plant’s workers and the community including labor, residents and officials.
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