US Edition$1.2 billion power plant faces environmental pushback
- We Energies proposed a $1.2 billion natural gas power plant in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, to replace an old coal plant and meet clean energy goals by 2028.
- Public hearings held by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin revealed support from union workers for job creation while opponents raised concerns about health impacts and rising energy costs.
- Critics argue the project may lead to increased asthma rates and locking into fossil fuels, while We Energies claims it will reduce emissions by 75% compared to the old coal plant and stabilize energy supply.
- If approved, construction is set to start in late 2025, with completion approximately two years later.
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$1.2 billion power plant faces environmental pushback
OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (WISN) -- The proposed construction of a new natural gas power plant is sparking protest in Oak Creek. Outside a Public Service Commission hearing at the Oak Creek Community Center Tuesday, environmental activists said the time for…
Natural gas opponents call on PSC to block largest piece of We Energies' $2B plan
Dozens of people are calling on state utility regulators to block key pieces of a more than $2 billion plan to build new natural gas infrastructure in southeast Wisconsin. The post Natural gas opponents call on PSC to block largest piece of We Energies’ $2B plan appeared first on WPR.
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Oak Creek residents take sides on natural gas plant proposal
A proposed natural gas plant in Oak Creek has garnered both strong support and fierce opposition as hundreds of residents gathered Tuesday afternoon at a public meeting to express their views.The project, put forward by We Energies, aims to replace the citys coal-powered facility with a modern natural gas operation.Mike Ervin, the operating director of Operating Engineers Local 139, spoke in favor of the initiative, emphasizing the need for reli…
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