The details
The proposed air quality permits are for the MPH Bastrop Peakers facility—a planned natural gas power plant at 125 Old Bastrop Road in Cedar Creek. They must be issued before construction can begin, according to TCEQ.
“The [MPH Bastrop Peakers facility] would construct ‘peaker’ turbines designed to generate electricity quickly during times of high demand—such as extreme weather events—helping support the reliability of the Texas power grid,” the city of Bastrop said in a public notice posted to Facebook.
Although Bastrop is not affiliated with or sponsoring the public hearing, the information was shared for public awareness, according to city officials.
Also of note
Residents unable to attend the public hearing can mail comments to the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or submit them online.
MPH Bastrop Peakers, subsidiary of Maryland-based Hull Street Energy, also can be contacted by phone at 410-685-7950 for further information, according to TCEQ.
What else?
The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in Ballroom B of the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center.
