MAIN is inviting citizens to protest the construction of a coal plant. An 18% rate hike would pay for capital improvements and rising coal prices. What would be the alternative? Building an inexpensive nuclear plant? Raping hillsides for wind farms? Rationing electricity through increased government bureaucracy? Raising construction costs with mandatory LEED certification laws? Hoping for a new invention really fast? Festivities will begin 45 minutes before the scheduled public hearing at the McDowell County Courthouse, September 17 at 7:00pm.