The Capitol Power Plant (CPP) continues to periodically burn coal
though it has been outfitted to burn natural gas. While coal is a dirty fuel
source, height restrictions of CPP stacks due to the plant's proximity to
National Airport mean that even higher levels of residue fallout across the DC
region - exacerbating asthma and other respiratory issues and flying in the
face of DC’s Sustainability goals.
DC Council Member Tommy Wells is convening a meeting to discuss
this issue see details below! PLEASE ATTEND!! Yard signs
will be available and small donations to this grass roots cause will be
welcome!
See Tommy Wells’s letter for the meeting below:
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Dear Capitol Hill residents and other interested community members :
The Architect of the Capitol’s recent permit application for changes to the Capitol Power Plant has been a source the great concern for many of us. I will be hosting a community meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013, to hear your concerns and to discuss next steps. The District Department of the Environment will present background information about the Power Plant, after which I will moderate a discussion. The meeting will not be limited to concerns about the current permit application. I also want to discuss strategies for addressing broader concerns about the power plant, particularly the ongoing use of coal as a fuel source. See details below:
Community Meeting on the Capitol Power Plant
Thursday, January 24, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
United Methodist Church -- 421 Seward Square SE
I hope to see you there, however, if you are unable to attend, there will be more opportunities to get involved -- this will be an ongoing community discussion.
Tommy
Thank you for this information,it was very helpful. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for auto recyclers
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Hi there..and apologies for the delay in responding. For auto recycling, I'd consider donating your auto to your favorite non-profit. You can likely get a tax write off for it. Several non-profits have auto recycling programs including most National Public Radio(NPR)and Public Broadcasting System (PBS)stations. I'll include this on my blog!
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