Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), Virginia

In December 2008 ODEC proposed a $6 billion coal plant to be built near Richmond.

A survey released in October by the Miller Center of Public Affairs and University of Virginia found that 72% of Virginians believe immediate action is needed to address global warming. The Governor’s Climate Commission report is also soon to be released, which calls for reducing the state’s total carbon emissions 80% by 2050.

“At a time when a majority of Virginians believe that action is required on climate change we have Old Dominion Electric Cooperative ignoring both public opinion and climate science to propose a massive new coal plant. It’s not just about climate change; as a resident of Wise County I see the devastation of mountaintop removal coal mining every day. We’ve lost 29 mountains already.” - Kathy Selvage, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards

“In the face of an economic recession and mounting threats from climate change, the prospect of introducing an unnecessary $6 billion coal plant is outrageous. ODEC’s proposal is extremely concerning and out of touch.” - Tom Cormons, Campaign Coordinator with Appalachian Voices

Sources:

http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/12/09/activists-all-out-war-against-coal-fired-power-plant-virginia

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