Press Mention GreenLaw April 9, 2012
SACE Quoted
Proposed Ben Hill Coal Plant Cancelled
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Environmental groups including SACE secured a settlement agreement with Power4Georgians to cancel the proposed Ben Hill coal-fired power plant in Georgia. The company also agreed to invest $5 million in energy efficiency and renewable projects and comply with stricter mercury pollution standards. SACE representative Amelia Shenstone highlighted the $2.3 billion in avoided costs for ratepayers and the broader message about transitioning away from dirty energy sources.
Today's agreement is great news for Georgia ratepayers, who will now avoid $2.3 billion in costs from Plant Ben Hill and reduce their monthly utility bill through new energy efficiency programs. It also sends a message to those who continue to support Plant Washington: you can't ignore the public health costs of dirty energy sources any more.
Amelia Shenstone
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