Other Resources

City of Alexandria Page About the Potomac Power Plant

The Mirant Community Monitoring Group’s website dedicated to the Potomac power plant recounts much of the history between the plant, regulatory authorities and the citizens of Alexandria. This community group was appointed by the Alexandria City Council in 2004 to advise the City and to track the many issues involving the plant.

City of Alexandria Waterfront Small Area Plan

The Potomac power plant lies north of an area currently being rezoned under a small area waterfront plan. On February 26, 2011 Alexandria’s Department of Planning and Zoning released its draft Waterfront Small Area Plan for public review and comment. The plan aims to transition the city’s waterfront into a 21st century sustainable resource.

Clean Air Task Force's Power Plant Pollution Locator

This interactive map allows you to check the risks and health impacts in your state or county from coal-fired power plants. Click on the Potomac River power plant to calculate the annual health risks and associated costs from the PRGS.

American Lung Association report - Toxic Air: The Case for Cleaning Up Coal-Fired Power Plants

This March 2011 ALA report exposes the real public health threat from coal-fired power plants and explains why now is the time to clean them up and protect our health.