BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:AEHI) (www.aehipower.com) today announced the company received a large majority of support during the Thursday night rezone hearing, which should now play a tremendous role in determining the local approval process to build a nuclear power plant in Idaho. Of those attending the hearing, about 70% stood in support of AEHI.
Half of all the opponents in the meeting including some college students who testified were transported to the hearing by an anti-nuclear group. The issue was even noted by several commissioners, one of whom was applauded by the audience after telling one of the opponents he was offended by his testimony.
"Much like the written testimony in this case, the outcome is very reminiscent of the last round of hearings, which ended with commissioners voting overwhelmingly in favor of AEHI," said AEHI CEO Don Gillispie.
Another hearing has been scheduled for next Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Payette County Courthouse. Public comment will not be permitted and it is possible Planning & Zoning Commissioners will announce their final decision during that time.
About Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (http://www.AlternateEnergyHoldings.com) -- Alternate Energy Holdings develops and markets innovative clean energy sources. The company is the nation's only independent nuclear power plant developer seeking to build new power plants in multiple non-nuclear states. Other projects include Energy Neutral(TM), which removes energy demands from homes and businesses (http://www.EnergyNeutralinc.com), Colorado Energy Park (nuclear and solar generation), and Green World Water(TM), which assists developing countries with nuclear reactors for power generation (http://www.GreenWorld-H2O.com), production of potable water and other suitable applications. AEHI China, headquartered in Beijing, develops joint ventures to produce nuclear plant components and consults on nuclear power.
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