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Dept of Environment Aware of AES Situation

August 1st, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Maryland Secretary of the Environment Serena Mcillwain recently visited Western Maryland where she toured the former Luke Mill, Savage River Dam and the new Locust Grove Utility site.  Allegany County Commission President Dave Caporale said the department is aware of the situation at the AES Warrior Run and the efforts to switch the facility from coal over to another form of energy production.  Coal is being phased out in the state and by AES corporately so changes need to happen to the plant sooner rather than later.  Caporale said he is hopeful that the Department of the Environment can be of assistance in the situation and prevent a possible plant closure…