Potomac Appalachian Transmission Highline (PATH)
American Electric Power (AEP) and Allegheny Energy want to bring more dirty, coal-fired energy into Virginia via a high-voltage transmission line called the Potomac Appalachian Transmission Highline, or PATH.
If built, PATH would enable some of the dirtiest coal plants in the nation to ramp up production, increasing air, water, and global warming pollution, and undermining the opportunity to develop renewable energy in Virginia and along the east coast.
The PATH would travel through the countryside of Frederick, Clarke, and Loudoun Counties in Virginia, and cross the Monongahela National Forest, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, the Appalachian Trail, the C&O Canal Park and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
In addition to permanently marring our countryside and national parks, it will cost ratepayers $2.1 billion to build.
There are better alternatives. For more, read our "talking points" below.
Tell the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to pursue the
"No Action" alternative, and say "No" to PATH!
Details about the public hearings on February 2nd and 3rd available here.
Can't make it to a hearing? Submit your comments online,
under Case No: PUE-2010-00115.
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