Coal Plant Local Zoning Approval -Press

February 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Just remember that this was only the very first step. Now the statewide battle begins…

Surry Board approves ODEC applications

Smithfield Times - Jim Tuttle - ‎1 hour ago‎
SURRY — The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday night to approve five land use applications for a proposed coal-fired power plant

Permits Approved For $6B Power Plant In Rural Va

WJZ - ‎4 hours ago‎
SURRY, Va. (AP) ― The Surry County Board of Supervisors has approved permits that could bring the state’s largest coal-fueled power plant there.

Surry board OKs coal power plant

The Virginian-Pilot - Linda McNatt - ‎12 hours ago‎
The debate over a coal-fired energy plant in the center of Surry County continued Thursday with a standing-room-only crowd at the Board of

250 Surry residents pack public hearing on coal-fueled power plant

Daily Press - Allison T. Williams - ‎13 hours ago‎
SURRY — A coal-fueled power plant would be dangerous for residents of “God’s country,” says Surry County resident Sharon

Surry coal plant would make a bad neighbor

Daily Press - ‎13 hours ago‎
Let’s say your neighbor decides to build a contraption on his property that would shoot dirty air in your direction and contaminate your soil and water.

Dendron backs power plant

Smithfield Times - Jim Tuttle - ‎Feb 3, 2010‎
DENDRON — The Dendron Town Council approved land-use applications to build a controversial coal-fired power plant during an intense council

Dendron coal-fired energy plant zoning approved

istockAnalyst.com (press release) - ‎Feb 3, 2010‎
Feb. 3–After a long, contentious meeting, the Town Council late Monday approved changes to zoning ordinances that would pave the way for the state’s

Surry power plant now faces last local hurdle

Daily Press - Allison T. Williams - ‎Feb 2, 2010‎
DENDRON — As several people held up placards opposing a proposed coal-fueled power plant, the Dendron Town Council voted 4-3

Tiny Virginia Town Approves Giant Coal-Fired Power Plant

Environment News Service - ‎Feb 2, 2010‎
DENDRON, Virginia, February 2, 2010 (ENS) - The Dendron Town Council last night approved rezoning for Old Dominion Electric Cooperative’s proposed

Town Grants Zoning Approval for Va.’s Biggest Coal-Fired Power Plant

Clean Skies News - ‎Feb 2, 2010‎
Late last night, a Virginia town gave the go-ahead for zoning changes to allow what would be the state’s largest coal-fired power plant.

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