On June 30, The Salem News announced that Footprint Power, a New Jersey energy developer, had finalized its deal to purchase Salem Harbor Station from Dominion. Footprint plans to tear down the old plant, remediate the site, and build a new gas-fired plant, using quick start, combined cycle technology. In addition, they will be developing the rest of the site for commercial use. Footprint has expressed interest in meeting with the community, and SAFE hopes to continue its dialogue with the company.