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TVA presents alternatives
“While TVA is not perfect, I think they have tried to find a reasonable compromise”
Travels by TVA Chairman cost ratepayers
“He's not spending his money; he's spending our money as ratepayers”
Climate clock still ticking
“I think the clock is running against us. But I would appeal to people that this is not a partisan issue. It's not a political issue. It's a science issue. It's a human health and protect-our-environment issue. If you look at it through that lens, I think we can find common ground.”
East Tennessee welcomes biodiesel production unit
“SACE has been pleased to partner with the UT Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee state government to bring this project forward. This is an important step in demonstrating new fuels that clean our air, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and protect our climate. SACE is proud to continue to demonstrate real solutions to real environmental problems”
Green groups fight to keep EPA's power over emissions
Environmental groups including 1Sky, Sierra Club, and Moveon.org are mobilizing to protect EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, staging demonstrations and lobbying moderate senators and House members. The effort counters…
Georgia Power delay of biomass project fuels concern
“They got a lot of positive press on this. They either need to step up and show real leadership or acknowledge that they're not really wanting to be a serious player.”
Guest editorial: Faith leaders see warming threat
Rev. Doug Hunt, executive director of Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light, argues that faith leaders have a moral obligation to address climate change alongside scientific evidence. He calls for energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and sustainable…
Watchdog group hits TVA on nuclear plant fire safety
“This should be a red flag for everybody. That shows a cultural breakdown at the plant relative to redundancy and safety.”
Tennessee among nation's biggest coal importers
Tennessee ranks eighth among U.S. states in coal imports, spending $1.21 billion annually according to a Union of Concerned Scientists report. The TVA's Cumberland City plant is the state's most coal-dependent facility. The UCS argues that…
My Word: Clean-air regs can help keep us safe
Op-ed by Robert F. Stonerock Jr., president of the Florida Renewable Energy Association, arguing for the importance of Clean Air Act regulations and EPA authority to regulate carbon emissions. The piece criticizes Senators Rubio and Webster…
Constituents want cleaner environment
A letter to the editor from Brad Baugh criticizes Congressman John Barrow's vote to block EPA updates to clean air standards, arguing that his position favors polluters over clean energy and public health. The letter contends…
Clean air is an investment that pays off over time
A letter to the editor by Maryann Palazzolo, Policy Intern for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, argues that clean air regulations are a worthwhile investment despite corporate opposition. Palazzolo contends that the health benefits and…
FPL adds $600 million to cost of nuclear reactors' project
Florida Power & Light has increased the estimated cost of nuclear reactor uprates at its St. Lucie and Turkey Point plants to $3 billion, up $600 million from last year's estimate. James Whitlock, an attorney for…
Statement on Duke Energy Florida's Cancellation of Levy County Nuclear Reactor Project
“We welcome Duke Energy's announcement today that they are seeking approval to cancel the controversial Levy County nuclear reactor project. Since the merger, Duke's leadership has taken a fresh look at these unnecessary nuclear projects and has absolutely made the right decision for Florida consumers.”