One of the arguments that is heard over and over from opponents of Fibrowatt’s biomass power plants is that these plants are “dirtier than coal.” I’m intrigued as to why they make such a comparison, or for that matter, why people seem to buy this argument, as it’s hard to understand how you can compare
Posted by Terry Walmsley on July 27, 2010 in Environment
Like most people, you have probably noticed that power plants are often located next to a river, lake or the ocean. This location is not a surprise as power plants typically have required significant water resources for cooling purposes. When Fibrowatt began development of it projects in North Carolina, local opposition would often try to
Posted by Terry Walmsley on July 20, 2010 in North Carolina
As we all know, online resources can be a great way to get information. Get on the ‘net and you have a freeway to a load of information. Sometimes when I’m looking for something I go online and look at product reviews. I find one – but there is one problem – the product review
Posted by Kasia Wieronski on June 24, 2010 in General
As we have heard from Chairman Johnson, on Monday May 17, 2010 the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted to end negotiations with Fibrowatt regarding the development of the FibroHills Biomass Power Plant within the county. This action came as a result of a long and very contentious debate over the future direction of Surry
Posted by Terry Walmsley on May 20, 2010 in North Carolina
While this is an issue that dates back to this time last year, I think it is important to again revisit a report released in opposition to the proposed FibroHills plant in Surry County. On May 6, 2009, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) released a study that was said to show results which demonstrate
Posted by Terry Walmsley on April 27, 2010 in North Carolina
