(September 10, 2007)--The Oklahoma Corporation Commission Monday rejected a request from three utilities to proceed with plans to build a coal-fired power plant.

The commission turned down the proposal by Oklahoma Gas & Electric, American Electric-Power Service Company of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.

The $1.8 billion dollar plant would have been built in Red Rock in Noble County, about 80 miles north of Oklahoma City.

Officials with Chesapeake Energy were among the leading opponents to the plant.

Oklahoma Treasurer Scott Meacham also came out publicly against the proposal, saying he was concerned with the plant's potential impact on global warming.

Utility officials say the power plant is needed to keep up with growing consumer demand for electricity.

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