On July 30, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing in Rockingham on draft air permits that would let both Duke Energy and Amazon install large banks of diesel generators on the site.
Before deciding whether to issue the permits, the Department is collecting feedback from the community and holding a public hearing. Amazon’s own filings seek permission for HUNDREDS of diesel emergency engines that would stay on the site after bridge power is phased out. Duke Energy plans to install 57 diesel-fired generators Richmond County ranks among the least healthy counties in North Carolina, these generators will make air quality and living worse!
NC DEQ needs to hear directly from Richmond County residents and other concerned community members—your voice matters!
On July 30, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing in Rockingham on draft air permits that would let both Duke Energy and Amazon install large banks of diesel generators on the site.
Before deciding whether to issue the permits, the Department is collecting feedback from the community and holding a public hearing. Amazon’s own filings seek permission for HUNDREDS of diesel emergency engines that would stay on the site after bridge power is phased out. Duke Energy plans to install 57 diesel-fired generators Richmond County ranks among the least healthy counties in North Carolina, these generators will make air quality and living worse!
NC DEQ needs to hear directly from Richmond County residents and other concerned community members—your voice matters!
Let us know you’re coming! Public Hearing for Amazon’s Data Center in Richmond County! – Action Network
Detailed fact sheet: Community Fact Sheet_Richmond Co Data Center_Air Permit
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Shortened 1-pager for Amazon Data Center July 30 Hearing (1)
Can’t attend hearing? You can still voice your concerns via email and phone! Comments due July 31, 2026!
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Rockingham, NC 28379 United States + Google Map