State and county government officials are reacting to the news released yesterday that Homer City Generation is considering a partial or full shutdown of its operating units starting in May of next year.
According to Monday’s announcement, the company has requested an exception to the must-offer requirement for the PJM auction for 2023/2024. That allows the company to hold off on purchasing any power from the regional transmission organization until April 4th, when a decision would be made to shut down none, some or all of the operating units.
One of the factors that was been brought up is the state joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI. State Senator Joe Pittman said that while the decision wasn’t unexpected, he believes the generating station is still a viable facility.
State representative Jim Struzzi said that this situation is something that has been feared for a while.
Indiana County Commissioners also commented on the issue, with one of the biggest issues being the potential loss of jobs. Commissioner Robin Gorman said that talks had already started on the issue, and they have met with plant leaders as well.
None of the 129 employees at Homer City Generation were immediately affected by Monday’s announcement.
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