Environmental groups host info session on NIPSCO plant plans
Environmental groups hosted an information session in Jasper County, Indiana, regarding NIPSCO's plans to build a power plant specifically for data centers. Advocates are concerned about the proposed draft air permit, which they claim would allow the plant to release over 7 million tons of greenhouse gases annually. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is scheduled to hold a virtual public hearing on the permit.
Environmental groups held an online information session Monday to discuss NIPSCO's proposed power plant in Jasper County, Indiana, which is intended to specifically power data centers. The session focused on a draft air permit put forth by NIPSCO, which would authorize the construction and operation of the plant.
Environmental advocates voiced strong concerns, asserting that the 2600-megawatt facility would release more than 7 million tons of greenhouse gases per year, leading to excessive pollution in the area. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is scheduled to host a virtual public hearing on NIPSCO's permit application this Wednesday, allowing public input on the environmental implications of the proposed power plant.