Ely Power Plant Moves Closer To Construction
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Updated: 2:29 PM Oct 5, 2008
Ely Power Plant Moves Closer To Construction
An independent power developer has moved a step closer toward construction of a giant coal-fired power plant in northern Nevada.
Posted: 1:13 PM Oct 4, 2008
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - An independent power developer has moved a step
closer toward construction of a giant coal-fired power plant in
northern Nevada.

But the prospects for the Ely, Nev. plant remain uncertain because of environmental issues.

The Bureau of Land Management on Friday released the final environmental study for the coal-fired, 1,590-megawatt White Pine
Energy Station.

The BLM is expected to grant LS Power of East Brunswick, N.J., right of way for the power project after 30 days.

Environmental groups oppose the project because coal-fired power
plants throw off large quantities of carbon dioxide, which scientists say leads to global warming.

LS Power argues that the plant would provide a low-cost source
of electricity.

LS Power has yet to secure a final air permit from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
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Information from: Las Vegas Review-Journal, http://www.lvrj.com

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

AP-NY-10-04-08 1607EDT


Latest Comments

Posted by: Dan Location: Renjo on Oct 4, 2008 at 04:14 PM

How stupid is this? Spend a fortune in fossil fuels to move fossil fuels from back east to burn and destroy the air that we breathe, when mother nature gives us sun and wind and water power to sustain ourselves.Jeeesh!
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