Stop the Petroleum Coke Power Plant

A generated photo of the proposed PetCoke Plant

I am not typically a person to get involved with causes or political rallies, but when my friend Alison told me about the plant that is going to be built in West Bountiful I was outraged.  I went to the information meeting at the Bountiful Public Library.  They asked to interview me.  I was really nervous and my voice cracked, so they actually took my interview.  Goes to show you should always put on make-up before fighting for a cause.  Here's the link to the clip:Fox News

Here are the facts about the proposed plant:

• Petcoke, the proposed fuel-source for the plant, is a by-product of the oil refining process theat burns dirtier than coal (with a higher carbon and sulfur content than coal).
• Petcoke emissions include Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) that are known cancer causers.  If permitted, the Petcoke plant will be allowed to emit 19,000 pounds of HAP emissions annually.
• The plant will also emit 800,000 pounds of PM10, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds.  This can contribute to poor air quality and can exacerbate respiratory or cardiac conditions.  Studies have shown that 16% of south davis county children have asthma, which is nearly double the state average of 8%.  We cannot afford any more pollution.
• The emissions and the delivery of the petcoke fuel could affect the entire Wasatch front.  Teh petcoke fuel is an ash-like substance and can become easily wind-borne and could cause HAPs to leech in to groundwater and agricultural products.
• This plant will be only a few blocks from Pete's work and only a few miles from our Home!!  The smoke stack will be level with our neighborhood and we will receive the brunt of the emissions!!  

So, I am using my blog to educate those who read it.  If you know anyone in Utah, Please let them know and get them involved.  If you are a Utah Resident, please sign a petition to stop this plant from going in. Please contact your elected officials.  Contact the Financial bakers of the plant, EPIC Ventures, Zions Bank.  Contact media representatives.

Follow this link for detailed contact information:Who to Contact

Follow this link if you want to get more involved and collect petition signatures: Get Involved

March to the Capital: Join me at Wednesday, February 25, 12:00 PM for a lobbying session in the Capital Rotunda

Here is a youtube video of Ohio Residents who live by a PetCoke Plant