Article published Apr 17, 2008

Pick an option

Why coal? In Montana, we have plenty of other natural resources that we could use. In fact, we have enough that it makes the need for a coal-fired plant seem superfluous. What with all the hydroelectric power (very reliable), natural gas, wind turbines (How could anyone say these obstruct their views? It took me almost a month to see them.) and various alternative sources (even coal-to-liquid would be better than straight-up coal), the idea of putting up a coal plant seems like unnecessarily making local residents repaint their houses every couple years.

Plus, I haven't met a single person who wants a coal-fired plant. Isn't this supposed to be government for the people?

— Eric Seitz, Great Falls