The turnout was 36.7% of the 20,544 eligible voters.
The referendum was organised by the local self-government, which is against the use of coal, considering it dangerous for the environment and people's health, and which pushes for gas as the fuel of the future plant.
Green Action and Greenpeace Croatia said citizens clearly showed at the referendum "that they don't want a thermal power plant powered by imported coal in their yard." They said that 94% of those who voted were against the plant. "The government can't ignore this figure," they added.
Speaking to Hina, Istria County Prefect Valter Flego said health protection must be above strategic investments and any state decisions.
He reiterated that the county pushed solely for gas as the future plant's fuel. "We, of course, are continuing to fight for respecting the norms imposed by the European Commission regarding the construction of... Plomin C."