Power Plant In Direct Conflict With Raimondo Administration

Building Invenergy’s Power Plant In Direct Conflict With Raimondo
Administration’s Environmental and Energy Goals

A great deal has changed since the Invenergy power plant in Burrillville was proposed, and received the endorsement of Governor Gina Raimondo. Based on extensive studies by experts over the past two and a half years, there is now evidence that the power plant is neither needed nor is it positive for our economy or our environment. It is also in direct conflict with many of Governor Raimondo’s goals for Rhode Island’s energy independence and environmental protection.

The proposal by Invenergy to build a massive gas power plant on irreplaceable forestland in Burrillville will cause permanent damage to Narragansett Bay’s watershed, put in peril dozens of wildlife species and dramatically impact tourism and the quality of life in all of Rhode Island.

Respectfully, we ask the Governor to reconsider her position on the highly controversial power plant proposal which we now know is in direct conflict with her administration’s recently stated energy and environmental goals... (see the attachment to read more)

Town of Burrillville
105 Harrisville Main St.
Harrisville  RI  02830
401-568-4300
lphaneuf@burrillville.org