Visualizing The Grid
A fun and informative link on NPR about the grid and power plants. Here's a snip showing coal plants in the Southeast. Visit NPR's site to see more.
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Last Sunday, “60 Minutes” on CBS aired an interview with Duke Energy’s CEO, Jim Rogers. I watched the segment again last night, and I wanted to take a minute to reflect on…
Duke Energy CEO and NASA climate scientist featured on "60 Minutes"
In a preview of this Sunday's episode of "60 Minutes," which will feature Duke Energy's CEO and Jim Hansen (NASA's top climate scientist), Sue Sturgis over at the Institute for Southern Studies…
Florida's renewable energy future in jeopardy. Meanwhile, where is the Governor?
The prospect of the Florida Legislature passing a Florida renewable energy target (RPS) that would drive investment and jobs in renewable energy technologies is in serious jeopardy – in fact, the Florida…
Smith Family solar home
I wanted to get a post up about my family's solar home. I started a much longer version, but have not had the time to finish, so here is the short version.…
TVA distributors looking to expand into owning generation facilities
The debate over building new generation in the Tennessee Valley could take a significant turn with the passage of legislation currently being considered in the Tennessee legislature. This legislation would give the…
"No we can't" a tired refrain about renewable energy in Georgia
Georgia Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise has already demonstrated that he is uninformed about the state’s renewable energy potential, and I guess today he thought he would remind us. Commissioner Wise’s pessimistic…
Florida's renewable energy future slipping away
With less than two weeks remaining in the Legislative session, the hope for Florida to power its future using truly clean, safe and renewable energy resources dwindles. Governor Crist's commendable target to…
Sen. Alexander's doctored photo distorts the truth
Senator Alexander opened the TVA Congressional Caucus forum on renewable energy last week with a doctored photo criticizing wind energy....
TVA struggling to meet court-ordered clean ups
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported yesterday that that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) admits it will be "very difficult, if not impossible" to meet court-ordered pollution controls that would clean up…