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James Neiss/staff photographer NIagara Falls - NYS Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul addresses New York State Power Authority workers and members of the media during a press conference making the halfway point in a multi million dollar project to replace aging turbines. The Power Authority is celebrating the halfway mark of a $460 million infrastructure upgrade project at the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant, part of NYPA’s Niagara Power Project. Press Release: From: NYPA Communications Subject: Media Advisory and Photo Opportunity - NYPA Power Plant Celebrates Milestone Date: March 1, 2017 at 11:32:39 AM EST To: mark.scheer@niagara-gazette.com For Immediate Release: 03/01/17 Contact: Maura Balaban | maura.balaban@nypa.gov | (914) 390-8171, Cell (914) 646-6016 MEDIA ADVISORY & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY March 2 at 10 a.m. New York Power Authority President and CEO Gil Quiniones and NYPA Regional Manager for Western New York Harry Francois will join NYPA staff and elected officials to celebrate the halfway mark of a $460 million infrastructure upgrade project at the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant, part of NYPA’s Niagara Power Project. A new, 68-ton, 15-foot wide and 9-foot high turbine runner that is being replaced will be on display. The multiyear plant modernization program allows NYPA to continue to provide low-cost power as well as power proceeds to businesses in Western New York and across the state that are tied to commitments to more than 400,000 jobs and nearly $33 million in capital investments that will positively impact the state’s economy. The modernization of the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant provides for the gradual replacement of the 12 turbine generators and other components, many of which date back to 1961 when the Niagara plant first went into service. The event will take place in the Lewiston plant’s Assembly Bay, an area of the plant that is off limits to the public. WHAT: Halfway Mark of Lewiston Pump Generating Plant Upgrade WHEN: Thursday, March 2 TIME: 10 a.m. WHERE: Lewiston Pump Generating Plant Assembly Bay 5755 Military Road (adjacent to Reservoir State Park) Lewiston, NY 14092 LOGISTICS: Park in Lower Parking Lot and wear sturdy shoes. Please arrive early to check in. RSVP: Security Check-in and Photo ID Required. RSVPs Encouraged: (716) 286-6651 Press Release: About NYPA: NYPA is the nation's largest state public power organization, through the operation of its 16 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. NYPA uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. More than 70 percent of the electricity NYPA produces is clean renewable hydropower. For more information visit www.nypa.gov and follow us on Twitter @NYPAenergy, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. About Reforming the Energy Vision Reforming the Energy Vision is Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's strategy to lead on climate change and grow New York's economy. REV is building a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers by stimulating investment in clean technologies like solar, wind, and energy efficiency and generating 50 percent of the state's electricity needs from renewable energy by 2030. Already, REV has driven 730 percent growth in the statewide solar market, enabled over 105,000 low-income households to permanently cut their energy bills with energy efficiency, and created thousands of jobs in manufacturing, engineering, and other clean tech sectors. REV is ensuring New York reduces statewide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and achieves the internationally recognized target of reducing emissions 80 percent by 2050. To learn more about REV, including the Governor's $5 billion investment in clean energy technology and innovation, visit www.ny.gov/REV4NY and follow us at @Rev4NY.