Press Mention Chattanooga Times Free Press January 21, 2024
SACE Quoted
Gas pipeline decision ignites fiery debate
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a 32-mile natural gas pipeline to supply a new combined-cycle gas plant TVA plans to build near Clarksville, Tennessee, to replace retiring coal generation at Cumberland Fossil Plant. Environmental groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, oppose the decision, arguing that building new fossil fuel infrastructure undermines climate goals and that TVA should prioritize renewable energy and conservation instead.
We're very disappointed by this decision, because we're not going to solve the growing climate crisis by continuing to build more fossil fuel plants. We continue to be frustrated that TVA doesn't do more to develop more renewable energy to be on par with their reliance on nuclear power.
Stephen A. Smith
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