Albemarle County Board Discusses Tenaska Gas Plant Expansion Amidst Community Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: During the recent Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting, much of the discussion focused on the proposal to expand the Tenaska gas power plant in neighboring Fluvanna County. Numerous residents and environmental advocates expressed concerns over the health, environmental, and economic repercussions of the expansion. The Tenaska plant has become a focal point for community activism, with many urging the Board to oppose the project due to potential air pollution, increased health risks, and the undermining of Virginia’s clean energy initiatives.
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Jeff Richardson
County Council Officials:
Jim Andrews, Diantha H. McKeel, Mike Pruitt, Ann Mallek, Bea LaPisto-Kirtley, Ned Gallaway
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Meeting Type:
County Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/21/2026
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Recording Published:
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Duration:
312 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Noteworthy
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State:
Virginia
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County:
Albemarle County
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Towns:
Scottsville
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