CBF Statement on Cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Today Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced that they are cancelling the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Virginia Executive Director Peggy Sanner issued the following statement.

“Thanks to many years of hard work by a broad and diverse coalition of advocates and organizations, we can finally celebrate the end of a misconceived and destructive project. CBF was one of many who fought the battle to reveal its numerous flaws.
“This is a landmark victory for both the environment and the many individuals and communities who faced threats from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The project would have crossed steep mountainous terrain, fragmented valuable forests, polluted streams and rivers, and threated vulnerable communities along a 600-mile path.”
“The pipeline’s cancellation not only reflects mounting legal problems, but is also a sign of the changing economics around fossil fuel development. Assessing ratepayers for the massive cost of this pipe dream never made sense. We hope this signals a deepened commitment to renewable energy in the face of climate change.”
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Kenny Fletcher

Director of Communications and Media Relations, CBF

[email protected]
804-258-1628

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