Sempra Energy – Gerlach Plant

Type: Coal

STATUS: Cancelled March 2006

OPPOSITION: Nevada Clean Energy Campaign

PROSPECTS: Cancelled

BACKGROUND: In March 2006, Sempra Energy canceled its plan to build a 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Gerlach, Nevada. The project had not proceeded to the construction stage. The company was criticized for proposing to build the coal-fired power plant related to concerns over greenhouse gas emissions. The project prompted stiff opposition from nearby residents and the Nevada Clean Energy Campaign, consisting of various environmental groups.

LINKS: The San Diego Union-Tribune http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060330/news_1b30sempra.html; Nevada Clean Energy http://www.nevadacleanenergy.com/;