Erie Power Plant

Oxford Energy plans to sell power at 6 cents per kilowatt-hour, beginning in 1993. Under the agreement, the rate increases gradually over time to 10 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2005. Oxford Energy has submitted applications to the City of Lackawanna and the State of New York for the necessary permits. At this time, it is not clear whether the plant will be constructed, since two other competing waste projects are also being considered for the site. 

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The Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant on the shore of Lake Erie in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Photograph by Robert J. Huffman. Field... 

Oxford Energy has also announced plans to build the Erie Energy Project, to be located in Lackawanna, New York. This facility is a 30 MW, 10 million tire/yr, plant that is in the last stages of planning for construction. The plant is planned to be constructed in an Economic Development Zone, which gives tax benefits to the company. Power sales will be to New York State Electric and Gas. Construction is anticipated to begin by the late 1991, with operation beginning in 1993. The plant will not be required to obtain a PSD permit, and a draft air permit and draft EIS have been submitted.1... 

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