Tenaska Plant Could Add $146 Million to Local Economy

A proposed $3.5 billion coal-fired energy plant east of Sweetwater would add more than $146 million to the Abilene economy during its five years of construction, a study released today by the company shows.

Additionally, the study — conducted by J&A Consulting Group of Abilene — also concludes the Tenaska Trailblazer plant would mean an economic boost to the Abilene area of $1 million to $3 million annually during its 50-year operating life.

Read the full story in the Abilene Reporter News.