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A Local Perspective on the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project with Joanne Frederick

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The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the most interesting energy and environmental policy issues of the day with top national experts. Jack is joined this week by Joanne Frederick, the President of the Board of Directors for Stop MPRP, Inc. This one is complex, folks, and has Jack way out of his comfort zone. MRPR is an electricity transmission line project that would carry power produced in Pennsylvania and distribute it in Virginia, going through Central Maryland in the process. While we want to see energy development, we also believe strongly that local opinion matters. You will want to check this one out because while this line might not be coming through your neighborhood, as Joanna points out, the next one might be.

There are certainly many pros and cons to consider, and Joanne's perspective is certainly interesting and worth hearing.

Then check out Jack’s book, Nuclear Revolution, and our nuclear energy documentary Powering America. Join the conversation at thepowerhour@heritage.org! Thank you for listening and please don’t forget to subscribe and help us spread the word.