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I wanted to take a few minutes now that the holidays have come and gone to update you on our project to build an environmentally friendly combined cycle natural gas power plant and what would be the largest solar array in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In late December, we went before the Loudoun County Planning Commission for a public hearing. As this article from one of the local newspaper's indicates, the public came out to support our plans. I cannot begin to explain how much it means to me personally to know that the citizens of Loudoun County are coming out to offer their support. I told friends and reporters after the public hearing that it was a very humbling experience for me. I want to thank you again for your support. I'm also excited to point out to you this editorial in the Leesburg Today. Titled "Still Making Sense," the paper editorializes that our plans could be a significant "economic jolt," to Loudoun County. It's not mentioned in the editorial, but our economic studies indicate that upon full operation the power plant will generate significant annual direct tax revenue to Loudoun County. Here's more from the editorial:
The editorial discusses our location as one of the reasons the project has received public support. You can read more about our location on our Web site here. We do believe that this location is the most unique in the county, as it is surrounded by other proposed industrial uses and can back-feed into the electrical grid to substantially decrease Loudoun's need to import power-usually coal power-from other jurisdictions. For now, we plan to continue having a dialogue with Loudoun's Planning Commission and with the Loudoun community as a whole. We've enjoyed the back-and-forth and exchange of ideas. Please feel free to email us at anytime with any questions or thoughts you might have. Best regards, John Andrews Managing Partner Green Energy Partners
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Wastewater Would Be Used for Steam
The facility is proposed for 80 acres just south of Leesburg, on property with two existing natural gas lines and two existing electric transmission lines. For steam cooling, the plant would use up to 5 million gallons a day of treated wastewater it would purchase from Leesburg. The treated water is now discharged into the Potomac River.
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Wastewater Would Be Used for Steam
The facility is proposed for 80 acres just south of Leesburg, on property with two existing natural gas lines and two existing electric transmission lines. For steam cooling, the plant would use up to 5 million gallons a day of treated wastewater it would purchase from Leesburg. The treated water is now discharged into the Potomac River.
The Fiscal Impact
Green Energy Partners’ proposal to construct a 981 megawatt energy facility will be a boon to county coffers. It is estimated that this facility will generate approximately $12 million in annual local tax revenue. There won’t be any taxpayer-funded infrastructure needs.