- Enbridge is holding open houses as part of its plan to construct a 125-mile methane gas pipeline.
- TVA officials say gas offers dependability and flexibility because people can use it at any time of day.
- Environmental groups argue that gas prices are extremely variable and pipes might be hazardous.
As part of its plan to construct a 125-mile methane gas pipeline in Tennessee between Trousdale and Roane counties. The energy firm Enbridge is holding a number of open houses this month.
As it works to shut down coal-burning power units, the Tennessee Valley Authority is exploring switching to gas.
Environmental organizations have criticized the plan and urged TVA to focus more on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
They contend that gas prices however extremely variable and that gas pipes might be hazardous in addition to the harm done to the environment.
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According to TVA officials, gas offers dependability and flexibility because people can use it at any time of day.
The open houses however held on June 29 at Jackson County High School in Gainesboro, on June 30 at First Baptist Hartsville, and on June 29 at Wartburg Central High School. The times of all meetings are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
