State approves Dutchess gas plant right before pump failure causes shutdown at Indian Point 2
Photo credit: Getty Images | State authorities have approved a new gas-fired power plant for Dutchess County that will be located on abandoned industrial land of Route 22 in Dover. Construction on the new plant, the Cricket Valley Energy Center, could begin as early as 2014 and could have enough power to generate 800,000 homes. Even with the approval of the new plant, the state continues to weigh its options on the nuclear-powered Indian Point Energy Center, pictured above, which could be forced to close if its licenses are not renewed. Indian Point's owner, Entergy Corp., has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant a 20-year extension. (May 3, 2012)
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A new, more environmentally friendly power plant is coming to Dutchess County after state authorities approved the facility Wednesday.
The Cricket Valley Energy Center will be a gas-fired plant constructed on abandoned industrial land off Route 22 in Dover. The plant will generate 1,000 megawatts, enough to power 800,000 homes. Construction could begin as early as 2014.
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