Supporting Clean Energy in the South
“We're convinced there is a trend, albeit a limited one, judging by the size of our existing small coal plant fleet, and by the availability of the resource base”
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Southeastern states represented in climate change conference
“We would get cleaner forms of energy that would create jobs and lower consumer bills, and also mitigate some of the changes to climate change that we know are coming”
Southern tempers boil over national renewable standard
“We flat-out reject the notion that the Southeast cannot meet a renewable energy standard”
More Aging US Coal Plants Hit the Chopping Block
“It is a significant move in the right direction definitely”
Southeast has big potential for clean energy production
Sam Gomberg of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy argues that the Southeast has significant potential to transition to clean energy through renewable resources, energy efficiency, and smart grid technology. He cites SACE's report showing the…
Economy no excuse to ignore global warming
Editorial arguing that the economic crisis should not be used as an excuse to delay action on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Discusses President Obama's cap-and-trade proposal and highlights Tennessee's leadership in renewable energy…
Making the Switch
“There has been a lot of strong support for the project from the PSC and other groups as well”
New direction for TVA board
“Dr. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, has been a close observer of TVA energy policies and their environmental impact for decades. He is an astute expert broadly on energy policy.”
Guest column: Knoxville area, state poised for solar power
Mayor Bill Haslam argues that Tennessee is positioned to become a major hub for solar energy manufacturing and deployment, citing new polycrystalline silicon facilities and Knoxville's designation as a DOE Solar America City. The op-ed outlines…
Georgia Power to retire Plant Kraft
“This is a good day for Georgia citizens and the air they breathe, particularly on the coast in Savannah. While Georgia Power is not acknowledging they're doing this because of climate change, it's a good down payment for reducing carbon because coal is the most carbon-intensive way to generate electricity.”
Duke Energy cancels Florida nuke facility that has similarities to Vogtle project
“We welcome Duke Energy's announcement today that they are seeking approval to cancel the controversial Levy County nuclear reactor project. Duke's leadership has taken a fresh look at these unnecessary nuclear projects and has absolutely made the right decision for Florida consumers”
Plan for New Nuclear Plant Dropped, Public Still Pays
“cost estimates for the Levy plant were $5 billion in 2007 but later skyrocketed over 400 percent, while the start date listed in 2007 was for 2015-16, but got pushed back as late as 2025”
Renewables
“renewable energy resources can meet as much as 30 percent of the Southeast's electric power needs within the next 15 years”
Hagan: The case for energy efficiency in S.C.
“Our analysis of government and academic data shows that South Carolina has the resources to meet this goal, and doing so will create jobs.”
Online Extra: Congress must act on energy efficiency
Guest columnist Dr. James B. Atkins argues that energy efficiency is the quickest and least-costly path to meeting South Carolina's future electricity demand while addressing climate change. He cites studies showing energy-efficiency programs could reduce U.S.…