'Peaker' plant expansion to be subject of workshop
CHULA VISTA: Residents can attend a California Energy Commission workshop Monday regarding a proposed expansion of a “peaker” power plant in southwest Chula Vista.
The workshop will be held in two sessions, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m., at the Otay Recreation Center, 3554 Main St.
MMC Energy is seeking state permission to double the capacity of its seven-year-old, gas-fired peaker, a small power plant that fires up quickly during periods of high energy demand. Even though the upgraded plant would produce cleaner power, it would run more often – potentially producing as much pollution as the old one.
Nearby residents are concerned about air quality and on-site storage of ammonia. They say the existing peaker never should have been built because it is too close to homes and Otay Elementary School.
At the workshop, Energy Commission staffers will provide information about an analysis of the company's proposal, with a focus on issues of air quality, land use and public health.
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