An “Evidentiary Hearing” for Orange Grove Power Plant’s (OGP) “Application for Certification” was held at the Pala Mesa Resort on December 19.

My status as an “Intervenor” permitted me to present evidence that must be considered by (California’s) Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CERCDC).

Only evidence presented by “Intervenors,” the applicant and the California Energy Commission (CEC) is/was permitted by the commissioners. Comments by the general public were invited but not considered as evidence.

At this meeting, I was formally recognized by...