YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Business owners downtown are calling for an immediate fix to the steam heating system issues. Representing the 28 buildings being affected by the removal of downtown's steam unit, business owners are coming together, urging a short-term plan for winter heating.

Early this month, Wabash Power Equipment reclaimed its unit due to a lack of payment from Sobe Thermal Energy Systems.

After an attempt to use Youngstown State University's steam-generation plan failed, leaving the buildings without hot water and heat, businesses are coming together to reach a solution.

The Downtown Steam Customer Group is working to unify the business owners and partners, including Congresswoman Lauren McNally, Senator Al Cutrona, U.S. Representative Michael Rulli, Youngstown State Univ

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