Cliffside
The documented effects of a new coal boiler
The plant could have adverse effects on the air quality of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Shining Rock Wilderness Area, Linville Gorges and other so-called “Class 1″ air sheds
Cliffside, A History
Expansion avoids requirements set forth in the Clean Air Act. The 800-megawatt Cliffside Unit 6 will use outdated, inefficient toxic control measures that will see more mercury and hazardous air pollutants enter our state’s air.
Duke Energy proposed rate increase
Reports in the Indy Weekly and the Charlotte Observer indicate that the public hearings on proposed rate increases are turning into referendums on the Cliffside power plant. The 13.5 percent rate increase under consideration by the North Carolina Utilities Commisision will help foot the construction bill for the 800-megawatt boiler – now nearly 50% completed and coming in at around $2.4 billion in public dollars.
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