Hydropower from the Niagara Power Project protects 50,000 jobs at more than 100 companies. Today's allocations can help these seven existing customers create more jobs as well as assure strong futures for the existing work force. The power allocations would strengthen the job commitments for 7,700 workers already employed at the seven companies. Carborundum manufactures boron nitride powders and solids used in a variety of products such as semiconductors and lubricants. The 3,000-kw allocation will help Carborundum add 42 new jobs to its existing 55 jobs.
Ceres manufactures cubic zirconia crystal that is exported for jewelry applications.
The 1,700-kw allocation will help Ceres add 21 new jobs to its existing 83 jobs. The expansion could add 44 new jobs and help secure jobs for the existing work force of more than 4,200. The 2,000-kw allocation is intended to be part of a larger package of government incentives. If General Motors Powertrain proceeds with the expansion, the 44 new jobs would bring the total created to 174 under today's allocations. Goodyear Dunlop makes tires for a range of motor vehicles.