Press Mention Southeast Green January 6, 2013
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SACE Statement on Georgia Power's Announced Coal Retirements
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SACE Executive Director Dr. Stephen Smith issued a statement applauding Georgia Power's announcement to retire several of its oldest and least economical coal-fired units. Smith noted that Georgia Power's own 2011 studies showed these units were uneconomical and that the Union of Concerned Scientists had identified them as ripe for retirement. SACE characterized the retirements as a positive step toward modernizing Georgia Power's generation mix and improving public health.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy applauds Georgia Power's announcement this morning that it will retire several of its least economical, oldest, and dirtiest electric generators. The decision is good news for ratepayers and for public health in Georgia and we're glad the company isn't waiting any longer to seek retirement of these units.
Stephen A. Smith
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SACE Statement on Georgia Power's Announced Coal Retirements
Category: Georgia
Created on Monday, 07 January 2013 16:38
Parent Category: News
SACE Media Statement from Executive Director, Dr. Stephen Smith, regarding Georgia Power's Coal Retirement Announcement:
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy applauds Georgia Power's announcement this morning that it will retire several of its least economical, oldest, and dirtiest electric generators. The decision is good news for ratepayers and for public health in Georgia and we're glad the company isn't waiting any longer to seek retirement of these units. Georgia Power's own studies in 2011 showed that these coal-fired units aren't economical to run and the Union of Concerned Scientists named them as "Ripe for Retirement" in its November 2012 report. These proposed retirements are a laudable step toward modernizing Georgia Power's system and cleaning up its generation mix, and we hope they will be accompanied by an increased commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy in order to continue to provide reliable service.