Question

A town is debating over which type of power plant to build. To make the best possible decision, the town council should

-find out which type of plant the mayor prefers.

-always choose the cheapest plant.

-consider the costs and benefits of each type of plant.

-look only at the short-term benefits of each type of plant.

Answer 1

Power plants also termed as generation station are the large industrial facility, which generates the electricity from primary energy. Most of the power plants convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. The electrical energy is then provided to society for electrical needs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The town is opting to provide an electrical facility by establishing a power plant. The power plant design should be selected based on the costs and benefits of the plant. The plant should not harm the environment and should have permissible emissions of chemicals. Some of the factors considered for power plants are:

1. Cost of fuel
2. Cost of land and taxes
3. Transport facilities
4. Availability of resources such as water
5. Transmission of energy
6. Benefits of the plant
7. Advantages of the power plant.