The proposal to build a coal power plant about 40 miles west of Abilene remains controversial both in Abilene and in neighboring Sweetwater, according to a poll recently conducted by ACU students. Students in a persuasion course polled residents of Sweetwater, the district in which the plant would be built. A slight majority of 47 percent ... [Read More…]
Tenaska plans open house
Officials with Tenaska Energy, which is seeking to build a coal-fired power plant near Sweetwater, plan to conduct an open house during which the company will provide residents of Sweetwater and surrounding areas with information about the Trail Blazer Energy Center, the company said Monday. The open house will cover such topics as employment, air ... [Read More…]
Tenaska drops bid for Abilene water
After Abilene Mayor Norm Archibald and a few City Council members said they would not support Tenaska's request for Abilene water for its proposed coal energy plant, company officials say water rights won't keep them from their goal. Joshua Jones reports. KACU News Airtime: 1:08 Reporter: Joshua Jones Play/mp3/1:08 ... [Read More…]
Residents voice concern over Tenaska plant
A public forum took place in May to allow residents to hear both sides of the Tenaska proposed plant. Members of the Abilene City Council were present to hear both sides discuss their concerns. However, there were no Tenaska representatives present, which created more of a platform for those rallying against the proposed coal-fired energy plant. ... [Read More…]