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Residents urge commissioners to oppose Duke Energy gas plant and question county NDA
Summary
Multiple Davidson County residents told commissioners they oppose a proposed Duke Energy methane gas plant and associated pipeline, citing water withdrawals from the Yadkin River, air-quality risks and a county nondisclosure agreement with Duke that limits disclosure of project details.
DAVIDSON COUNTY — Dozens of residents urged the Davidson County Board of Commissioners on April 27 to oppose a proposed Duke Energy methane gas plant and the associated SSEP pipeline, warning of local health, environmental and community impacts and criticizing a county nondisclosure agreement with the utility.
At the start of public comment, Phil Ryals of Hunters Point told commissioners he opposes the proposed plant, saying it is estimated to draw about 600,000 gallons of water daily from the Yadkin River, ‘‘about 200,000 gallons of that water will be evaporated into the air’’ and roughly 400,000 gallons ‘‘go back into the river’’ as hot water that could harm aquatic life and surrounding plant life.
‘‘I would like to suggest that it be seriously considered…
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