Peace at Storm King

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · EPA J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6236791

Temple, T

A 20 year struggle between energy and environmental interests concerning a proposed pumped storage plant near Storm King Mountain, N.Y., has ended in a compromise that will hopefully protect the Hudson River's fish and scenic beauty. Consolidated Edison has agreed to halt construction of the pumped storage power plant and, along with other utilities operating power generating units on the Hudson River, has agreed to undertake appropriate measures to reduce destruction of fish and other aquatic life. These utilities will also set up a $12 million endowment to fund independent research on ways to lessen power plant impacts on aquatic ecosystems. In exchange for these commitments, the utilities will not be required to build cooling towers at operating power plant sites, and all lawsuits and administrative proceedings against them will be dropped.

• OSTI ID: 6236791
• Journal Information: EPA J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPA J.; (United States) Vol. 7:2; ISSN EPAJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
HUDSON RIVER
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
PEAKING POWER PLANTS
POLITICAL ASPECTS
POWER PLANTS
PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANTS
RIVERS
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
USA