(September 24, 2007) — Sen. Charles Schumer , D-NY, said today he is unhappy with the lack of disclosure about future plans for Russell Station by Iberdrola, the Spanish utility company that wants to purchase Energy East Corp.
The senator met with Iberdrola officials in July to discuss plans for Russell Station and its interest in reopening the site as environmentally-friendly facility. Thus far, he said he has received only “vague” responses. “That’s not acceptable,” said Schumer.
Russell Station is among the worst polluting power plants in the state. It supplies only a quarter of Rochester’s power supply, partly because it is so inefficient, Schumer said.
Schumer said until the Spanish utility company details its plans for Russell Station, he will do everything in his power to prevent Iberdrola’s $4.5 billion bid from getting state approval.
Representatives from New York Public Interest Research Group were also at the site in support of the senator’s stand.
DJWALLAC@DemocratandChronicle.com
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