Wyman Station should not receive clean air exemption, argue environmental advocates
By
Ivy Frignoca and Luke Frankel
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Summary
Ivy Frignoca (baykeeper at Friends of Casco Bay) and Luke Frankel (staff scientist at Natural Resources Council of Maine) argue that Wyman Power Station on Cousins Island should not be granted a clean air exemption by the Maine DEP. The plant, owned by Florida-based NextEra Energy (valued at over $200 billion), burns heavy and residual oil and recently requested permission to avoid complying with updated NOx air quality standards. The authors contend that the plant plans to operate for 13 more years and that a wealthy corporation should not be allowed to dodge common-sense environmental safeguards that protect the health of Greater Casco Bay and surrounding communities.
Key quotes
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In its request, the plant owner, Florida-based NextEra Energy, says it plans to operate Wyman Station for 13 more years.
The station's owner, NextEra Energy, valued at more than $200 billion, should not be allowed to dodge common-sense safeguards.
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