10 businesses will be awarded low-cost power allocations through the program
Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (D-Theresa) announced that 10 North Country
businesses in the 118th Assembly District have been approved to receive the first round of
low-cost power allocations under the ReCharge New York (RNY) program. Assemblywoman
Russell voted to create the program last year.
“By offering low-cost power to companies, this program is committed to creating and
retaining over 8,000 jobs in our local economy,” Assemblywoman Russell said. “North Country
businesses will get a sustainable, long-term power solution that will help them thrive, ensuring
there are jobs for our hardworking families.”
The RNY program is a statewide plan designed to help create and retain jobs and
boost capital investments by providing low-cost power to companies across the North Country.
The power will be available to local businesses that qualify for the program on July 1,
Assemblywoman Russell added.
The governor announced the following local businesses and organizations were
approved for low-cost power allocations:
●Canton Potsdam Hospital
●Clarkson University
●Claxton Hepburn Medical Center
●Corning Inc.
●FiberMark North America Inc.
●Renzi Bros. Inc.
●Reynolds Metals Company
●Samaritan Keep Nursing Home
●Samaritan Medical Center
●St. Lawrence University
Under the RNY program, the 10 businesses approved in the 118th Assembly District
will help create and retain 8,000 jobs in the community, Assemblywoman Russell noted. In
addition, a total of 27 businesses throughout the North Country have been approved for
allocations.
“This commonsense program will bring a much-needed boost to our local economy and
create a more business-friendly atmosphere in the North Country, while significantly reducing
companies’ utility bills,” Assemblywoman Russell said. “Additionally, thousands of good-paying
jobs will be brought to our hardworking families, giving them the opportunity to succeed right
here in our community.”
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