TELL PA AGENCIES TO RETHINK APPROVALS FOR AN ENORMOUS NEW GAS POWER PLANT

More public input needed on the Renovo power plant

In April 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued an air quality permit for a proposed large-scale natural gas-fired power plant in Renovo that would be a major source of air pollution for a number of harmful pollutants. However, the DEP denied Renovo residents the opportunity to learn more about this permit and raise concerns about it during a public hearing, even though dozens of Renovo residents asked for one. Tell the DEP you’re concerned about the lack of public participation in this permit and ask them to hold a public hearing before making a final decision about the permit.

Ask DCNR to revoke its approval of a gas pipeline on public land to feed the Renovo power plant

Renovo Energy is planning to construct a 16-inch pipeline through the Sproul State Forest that would provide the natural gas required for the proposed Renovo Energy Center power plant. Sproul is the largest forest in the state forest system, covering 305,450 acres. The public enjoys Sproul State Forest for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, camping, boating, ATV riding, horse riding, and for peace and solitude. The forest contains over 400 miles of cold-water streams, including 12 designated Wilderness Trout Streams. Ask the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to revoke its approval to Renovo Energy to construct its pipeline on public land.