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Empire Generating Co, LLC Project Summary
Empire Generating Co, LLC is the owner of a 635 net megawatt (MW) (including 107 MW of duct firing capacity) combined cycle, natural gas fired power plant (the Project) currently under construction in Rensselaer, New York. FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. and its affiliates (FirstLight) are currently acting as project manager for and operator of the Project. The Project will result in a variety of economic benefits for the region, including the creation of jobs, millions of dollars in local and state tax revenue, and clean, reliable electricity for New York State. These benefits are estimated to total approximately $290 million over a 20 year period. Empire Generating Co, LLC also provides significant environmental benefits to the community and the state. It is one of the first projects to be accepted into New York State’s voluntary Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), signed into law by then-Governor George Pataki in October 2003. The program encourages developers to invest their resources in the environmental remediation and redeployment of existing non-productive sites, thereby assuring that these properties will make an economic contribution to the communities in which they are located. Community Liaison Program FirstLight has implemented a Community Liaison Program (CLP) to help streamline communication with surrounding communities and stakeholders regarding construction and operation of the project. The program is administered by Jim Ginnetti, FirstLight’s Vice President-External Affairs who is serving as the Project’s Community Liaison Officer. FirstLight has also formed a Citizens Committee comprised of local officials and representatives that meet regularly for Project status updates. Future updates on the Empire Generating Project, including CLP newsletters, updated Project timelines, and significant Project events will be posted on this site. Project Benefits
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Additional Information August 19, 2009 - Notice on expanded construction schedule: Below are links to additional documents concerning the Empire Generating Project:
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