Dominion Energy is proposing to build the Moriah Energy Center (MEC). MEC would liquefy and store natural gas for when demand is high.

The MEC would be a major investment in fossil fuels, deepening the current climate crisis. It is one of several planned gas facilities and pipelines throughout the state. This gas buildout would:

• keep NC from meeting climate targets.
• Trap customers into fossil fuel dependence for decades
• Provide huge profits for the gas utility
• Emit toxins like formaldehyde, acrolein, and more.

Residents are already observing muddy water running from the site even before construction starts. In this remote, rural location, even the Neuse River Keeper has trouble getting attention from inspectors.  If we can’t prevent the facility from coming, the least we need is STRONG PERMITS to prevent emissions as much as possible.

Strong accountability measures in the air permit are important. Dominion is trying to sell its gas subsidiary to Enbridge, a Canadian company with a very problematic safety record.