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3,339 mentions for topic: Energy Policy
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A letters-to-the-editor section from the Savannah Morning News containing four reader submissions. One letter criticizes the proposed cap-and-trade program as ineffective and costly, while another letter supports the American Clean Energy and Security Act and calls…
“And as the drought continues, TVA and other utilities in the region keep pushing for more water-guzzling nuclear power.”
“Although we've had positive responses in the offices, we have zero commitments yet”
The Obama Administration announced a seven-year ban on oil drilling off Florida's coastline in response to the BP oil spill. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy spokeswoman Andrea Cuccaro praised the decision, arguing that clean energy sources…
A letter to the editor from Ian Adelman advocates for Georgia to embrace clean energy and renewable technologies rather than supporting fossil fuel interests from other states. Adelman argues that Georgia's abundant sunshine, wind, and biomass…
“the chance of the spill, or even tar balls, reaching the Carolina coast is low”
“We are hopeful in this merger that Duke and Progress can work to solidify their coal-fired power plant retirement commitments and look for even more opportunities to decrease their reliance on coal”
An op-ed debate on EPA mercury emissions limits for coal-fired power plants. Dr. Yolanda Whyte, a pediatrician and SACE volunteer, argues that stricter mercury limits are crucial for protecting children's health, citing the 20,000+ pounds of…
“South Carolina is uniquely positioned to be a national leader in offshore wind energy because of its favorable wind conditions, gently sloping coast, outstanding port facilities to support increased commerce, and a diverse industrial base to support manufacturing, transportation, and installation of wind turbines.”
An op-ed by Tom French, Executive Director of the S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance, urges South Carolina leaders to support clean-energy policies ahead of the state primary. French argues that clean-energy development could create over 20,000…
“TVA was clearly negligent and the judge has very forcefully communicated that”
“The secret cost overruns are discussed in a censored report from late 2011 by the independent Vogtle construction monitor, Dr. William Jacobs, who is a veteran nuclear industry engineer. Much of Jacob's testimony was redacted by the utility in the attempt to keep the troubling information from the public, including the U.S. taxpayers who will be left holding the bag if Southern Company defaults on the federal loan guarantee.”
“It is outrageous to learn that Southern Company was conspiring to secure below-market rate loan guarantees, which would have put billions of dollars of taxpayer money at risk, for a controversial nuclear plant in Georgia”
Stan Wise, a Georgia Public Service Commission member, argues that federal renewable portfolio standards and carbon cap-and-trade systems would disproportionately harm low-income ratepayers in Georgia. He contends that Georgia lacks sufficient wind and solar resources to…
“his group's concern from the beginning was to make sure Save-A-Watt resulted in significant reductions in energy use”
