Australasian utilities fight environmental protests
Electric utilities in Australia are meeting increased opposition to plant construction from community and union groups. The newly completed Newport D plant was built behind guarded fences even though the station is essential to meet new power demand. A hydroelectric project proposed for Tasmania has sparked intense controversy from those who feel alternative energy sources will provide more jobs and do less environmental damage. New Zealand's South Islanders are protesting a new hydro project because a previous project is still generating surplus power. The utilities are pushing for new generating capacity to meet the anticipated demand of new industry, especially aluminum smelting and refining. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 6814946
- Journal Information:
- Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 17:9; ISSN ENEIB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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