If Cobisa thinks a power plant is necessary, let them build it in California. That's roughly what about 85 average households use in a year, officials say. The company initially had been negotiating with the city of Belen to buy water rights, but the city pulled out last May after a public workshop where residents expressed worries about the plant's air pollution and water use. Meanwhile, Mary Lou Chavez of the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce, said the organization continues to support the project. We're looking for economic growth and development, and we feel having the infrastructure available will help in those efforts.
Electricity is just one aspect.