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At San Emidio, the construction of the new 11.5 MW (gross) power plant continues under a turnkey contract with Benham Constructors LLC ("Benham"), a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC.

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Local residents have motivation to look critically at new power options - Benham residents use some of the highest amounts of electricity per household of any community in Kentucky.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011

Add to that the fact that both Benham and Lynch are located at the base of Black Mountain, the highest peak in Kentucky with some of the best wind potential and one of the most endangered places in Appalachia because of the threats posed by new mining projects, and you have a particularly compelling case.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011

Involved community leaders like Roy Silver and Carl Shoupe a former miner himself have been instrumental in moving efficiency efforts forward in Benham, and working with organizations like MACED and KFTC to support development of renewable energy options, too.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011

Local residents have just produced a gorgeous booklet describing their visions for the future of Benham and Lynch.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011

To represent the opposing viewpoint, I invited my friend the Reverend Flip Benham from Operation Rescue to comment.

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KT: A very committed group of community members in Benham and Lynch are working toward those goals.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011

To represent the opposing viewpoint, I invited my friend the Reverend Flip Benham from Operation Rescue to comment.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Excerpt: 10 Conversations You Need to Have With Yourself: A Powerful Plan for Spiritual Growth and Self-Improvement Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 2011

The city of Benham operates its own electric utility, which allows significant local control over energy purchasing decisions.

Jeff Biggers: Roadmaps to New Power: Appalachian Transition Initiative Leads Coalfields into New Year--and New Era Jeff Biggers 2011