Our Story
Established in 2000 as a not-for-profit utility corporation, Griffiss Utility Services Corporation (GUSC) provides reliable and economical energy solutions to park tenants. GUSC is a self-sustaining corporation and receives no local, state or federal tax dollars to operate its facilities.
GUSC provides electricity and steam heat to the park tenants through its facilities that were vacated in 1995 by the US Air Force and conveyed to the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency in 2001 and 2005, respectively.
On average, the annual rates offered by GUSC to park tenants reflect a significant discount compared to the rates tenants would pay outside the park in comparable rate classes. GUSC is committed to maintaining this advantage and continue supporting Oneida County and Griffiss Local Development Corporation’s (GLDC) efforts to stimulate economic growth at Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
GUSC is responsible for all maintenance and capital improvements to the electric and steam heat utility distribution systems of the park and responds to any interruptions in service with utility crews that are on-call 24/7.
Like other utilities in New York State, GUSC is regulated by the New York State Public Service Commission for safety, reliability, and system efficiency.
Board of Directors
The business and affairs of Griffiss Utility Services Corporation (GUSC) are governed by a seven-member, Board of Directors, made up of business professionals with varying backgrounds and skill sets, who serve three-year terms. Meetings are held at the GUSC offices monthly from September through May (nine months).
Joseph Cunningham, Chairman
Commerical Banking (retired)
Michael P. Sheridan, P.E., Vice-Chairman
Principal, Sheridan Engineering
Robert Kane, Treasurer
Finance Specialist
John McNamara
Electrical Engineer, AFRL Rome (retired)
Robert Skibitski
Engineer, Crucible Steel Corp.
David Youlen, P.E.
Utility Executive (retired)
Mission Statement
GUSC’s mission is to provide the most reliable and economical energy solutions to our present and future customers. We will accomplish this by aggressively examining all alternatives and continually use every accessible resource to provide our customers the best programs available that will help their businesses be competitive and grow.
Our Story
Established in 2000 as a not-for-profit utility corporation, Griffiss Utility Services Corporation (GUSC) provides reliable and economical power to park tenants. GUSC is a self-sustaining corporation and receives no local, state or federal tax dollars to operate its facilities.
GUSC sells electricity to the park tenants through its facilities that were vacated in 1995 by the US Air Force and conveyed to the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency in 2001 and 2005, respectively.
On average, the annual rates offered by GUSC to park tenants reflect a significate discount compared to the rates tenants would pay outside the park in comparable rate classes. GUSC is committed to maintaining this advantage and continue supporting Oneida County and Griffiss Local Development Corporation’s (GLDC) efforts to stimulate economic growth at Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
GUSC is responsible for all maintenance and capital improvements to the utility distribution systems of the park and responds to any interruptions in service with utility crews that are on-call 24/7.
Like other utilities in New York State, GUSC is regulated by the New York State Public Service Commission for safety, reliability and system efficiency. Located in Rome, New York, GUSC is governed by a seven-member board made up of business professionals with varying backgrounds and skill sets.
Board of Directors
The business and affairs of Griffiss Utility Services Corporation (GUSC) are governed by a Board of Directors who serve three-year terms. Meetings are held at the GUSC offices monthly from September through May (nine months).
Joseph Cunningham, Chairman
Commerical Banking (retired)
Michael P. Sheridan, P.E., Vice-Chairman
Vice President, Hermosa Corporation
Principal, Sheridan Engineering
Robert Kane
Finance Specialist
John McNamara
Electrical Engineer, AFRL Rome (retired)
Robert Skibitski
Engineer, Crucible Industries
William Stevens
Attorney
David Youlen, P.E.
Utility Executive (retired)
GUSC’s mission is to provide the most reliable and economical energy solutions to our present and future customers. We will accomplish this by aggressively examining all alternatives and continually use every accessible resource to provide our customers the best programs available to help their businesses be competitive and grow.