WNYPPAB

Western NY Power Proceeds Allocation Board

A portion of the revenue NYPA earns from selling the power generated at the Niagara Power Project goes into a fund to support economic development in the 30-mile zone surrounding the generation plant. The state legislature passed a law creating the Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board to monitor the distribution of those funds. The Board solicits and reviews applications makes funding recommendations to the NYPA Board of Trustees. The capital in the Western New York Economic Development Fund results from the net earnings from NYPA's sale of unutilized expansion and replacement power. 

Funded projects support the growth of business in the region, leading to the creation or maintenance of jobs and tax revenues. Examples include:

  • Workforce development
  • Energy-related projects, programs and services
  • Capital investments in buildings, equipment, and infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Land for infrastructure
  • Research and development
  • Support for tourism
Read the legislation.
  • Appointment & Qualifications

The board shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the governor as follows: one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the temporary president of the senate and shall reside within the thirty mile radius of the Niagara power project, one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the speaker of the assembly and shall reside within the thirty mile radius of the Niagara power project, and at least one additional member who shall also reside within the thirty mile radius of the Niagara power project. The governor shall designate a chair from amongst the board's members.

  • Current Membership

Anthony Colucci III, Chair (Governor appointment)

Deanna Alterio Brennen (Governor appointment)

Brenda Williams McDuffie (Governor appointment)

Dennis Elsenbeck (Governor appointment upon recommendation of Assembly Speaker)

Paul Brown (Governor appointment upon recommendation of Senate President Pro Temp)

  • Compensation

Members of the board, except those that are employees or officers of the state, its authorities or agencies, shall not receive a salary or other compensation, but shall be allowed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this article.

  • Expenses

The Board is not charged for administrative expenses. Expenses are borne by the New York Power Authority.

On meeting day please visit the NYPA.gov homepage to watch live. Simply hit 'View' on the webcasts tile.

– How to Apply

  1. Download a copy of the Board Procedures and Policies to understand the key details of the program, and guidance for completing the Preliminary Project Information Worksheet (PPIW) & Application guidelines.
  2. Contact NNYPPAB staff for important program details and guidance on the application process:

Angela Panaro Rossi

Economic Development Program Manager / Western NY

New York Power Authority

40 La Riviere Drive, Suite 202

Buffalo, NY 14202

Email address: angela.rossi@nypa.gov [w/ subject=WNY Power Proceeds]

Telephone: (716) 291-4933

 

  1. Download and complete the Preliminary Project Information Worksheet  (PPIW) at the direction of NNYPPAB staff.

  2.  Email the completed Preliminary Project Information Worksheet directly to the NNYPPAB Contact.
Once reviewed, the WNYPPAB staff will advise applicant of next steps

Richard Smith

Senior Director of Economic Development

New York Power Authority

535 Washington Street, Suite 202

Buffalo, NY 14203

Email address: PoweringBusiness@NYPA.gov

Telephone: (716) 842-3234