Power Plant Hearing To Determine Future
(BLOOMINGTON) - A hearing is planned in Bloomington tonight on plans for a 2-billion dollar power plant.
Crews have already begun doing some preparation work on the land near Edwardsport where Duke Energy has proposed building a new power plant.
The project still needs the approval of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Supporters say Duke Energy's plan to build a Knox County electrical generating plant that uses "clean coal" technology can help address pollution problems.
However, opponents, including consumer and environmental organizations, say Duke is trying to "stick ratepayers with the cost of a risky project that could harm the environment."
The project will result in a 16 percent average increase in electrical rates, phased in over a period of time. The public can have its say at the IURC field hearing at 6 tonight at the Bloomington City Hall council chambers.
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