For Immediate Release: February 13, 2002
Media Contact: Mary
Ann Costamagna - 916-654-4989
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y
Energy Commission Schedules Hearing, Tour of
Proposed Tesla Power Plant
Sacramento -- The California Energy Commission has scheduled a hearing
and site tour for members of the public and others interested in
learning about a 1,120-megawatt, natural gas-fired, combined-cycle
electric generating facility proposed for construction and operation in
Alameda County.
The Tesla power plant project is being proposed by Midway Power, LLC.
The facility would be located on a 60-acre portion of a 160-acre parcel
that is approximately one-half mile north of the Pacific Gas and
Electric Tesla substation.
| What: | Site Visit and Informational Hearing |
| When: | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Beginning at 3:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Eagles Lodge 527 North Livermore Avenue Livermore, California
(Wheelchair Accessible) |
The informational hearing will recess to allow for a site visit during
dayligh hours. Bus transportation will be provided from the hearing
location to the site. Land owners, members of the public, and
governmental agencies are invited to participate.
For information regarding public participation and bus reservations,
contact Roberta Mendonca, the Commission's Public Adviser, at (916)
654-4489, toll free at (800) 822-6228 or by e-mail at:
pao@energy.state.ca.us.
More information about the proposed project is available on the Energy
CommissionŐs Web site at:
www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/tesla
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