Overflow crowd denounces Penrose biomass plant plan
A 250 person Transylvania County Library audience in Brevard opposed Renewable Developers proposed $22 million Penrose biomass plant using wood chips and local garbage for energy to be sold to Duke Energy. Opponents fear air and water pollution and negative home values. The firm touted a clean closed loop system and tax incentives while noting 24 hour operation with indoor containment and minimal odor.
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Brevard
Penrose
New York
Renewable Developers
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Transylvania County
Matthew Ross
Renewable
Transylvania County Library
Spartanburg
Joseph Farr
Ross
Transylvania
North Carolina
City of
Durham
Wayne County
People For Clean Mountains
Think Big
Sierra Nevada’s Mills River Brewery Aimed as Showcase For Craft
Cooper discusses Sierra Nevada’s Mills River project with a multi hundred job plan and 107 million investment. The facility aims to brew by fall with tours possible after safety steps. Ken Grossman and son Brian co-manage. project emphasizes culture, mountains, and community beyond Asheville's craft scene.
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Sierra Nevada
Chico
Eden
Grossman
Cooper
Asheville
Beer City USA
Ken Grossman
Mills River
Brian
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