Norborne NewsLocal news for Norborne, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Coal Plant Postponed- March 7, 2008 "They looked at all the data about the project and the costs had continued to climb" Now you see it, now you don't. This time last week, Missouri officials approved the construction of a new, coal-burning power plant. via The Pitchhttp://www.topix.net/city/norborne-mo/2008/03/coal-plant-postponed?fromrss=1 Feds suspend loan program for new rural coal plants citing climate change, cost issues- March 5, 2008 "We'll have to look elsewhere for funding, which will increase the interest expense, which will increase the electric bill for the consumers at the end of the line" The federal government is suspending a major loan program for coal-fired power plants in rural communities, saying the uncertainties of climate change and rising construction costs make the loans too risky. via StarTribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/norborne-mo/2008/03/feds-suspend-loan-program-for-new-rural-coal... Utility delays proposed coal plant in rural Missouri- March 3, 2008 "But I'm especially glad that I won't be breathing that stuff." Rising costs and an uncertain regulatory climate have combined to scuttle a proposed coal-fired power plant in rural Missouri. via The Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/norborne-mo/2008/03/utility-delays-proposed-coal-plant-in-rural-... |