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Talen Energy notifies county of possible two-unit natural-gas project at Montour plant; public comment to follow
Summary
A letter read at the June 9 meeting said Talen Energy is in early-stage consideration of adding two natural gas-fired generation units at the Montour power plant in Derry Township; the company said permitting would be a years-long process and include a 30-day public comment period.
Ms. Dressler read a letter from Talen Energy informing the board that the company is in the very early stages of considering a potential new generation project to add two natural gas-fired units at the Montour power plant in Derry Township. The correspondence said permitting and related approvals would be a multi-year process and that a 30-day public comment period would occur at a later stage of permitting.
During public comment Mr. Wesner asked whether the county would realize any direct benefits from the potential project. County officials provided no additional details at the meeting about timelines, permits, proposed site changes or potential local economic terms. The letter as read did not specify dates for the comment period; the company—s correspondence was framed as an early notice of intent rather than an application.
