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SACE announced an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 8, 2012, to showcase its new 9.6 kW solar photovoltaic installation and energy efficiency retrofits at its Knoxville headquarters. The event highlighted SACE's commitment to clean…
“The cost of new nuclear power plants has gone through the roof while new renewable's cost have come down”
“Our contention is the plant is no longer feasible when compared to lower-risk, lower-cost options”
“Duke's leadership has taken a fresh look at these unnecessary nuclear projects and has absolutely made the right decision for Florida consumers”
“They could have stopped the plants a long time ago but they didn't. But the attention paid to the issue in the Legislature sent a message to the Public Service Commission that they need to be more concerned about these costs.”
“Policies are in place in Maryland and Ohio, with similar resources, that encourage development of renewable energy. And in Maryland the state is seeking power purchase for 300 megawatts of offshore wind.”
“The Public Service Commission has to wake up. It looks like Georgia Power is going to be able to kick the can down the road and potentially not address some of these issues until Vogtle 3 – the first of the new two reactors – is finished and that's too long for consumers to know how much they're going to be on the hook.”
Duke Energy indefinitely postponed plans to build two nuclear reactors in Florida's Levy County, citing federal licensing delays and economic concerns including spiraling construction costs. George Cavros of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy noted that…
“Even if we spend $1.5 billion, it's far better than if we spend $25 billion. That could be as much as $50 to $100 (a month) on top on the electric bill.”
Duke Energy announced the indefinite postponement of plans to build two new nuclear reactors in Levy County, Florida, citing federal licensing delays and economic concerns. The decision reflects cooling national enthusiasm for nuclear energy amid rising…
“Clean, affordable and homegrown, wind power already has delivered across the country. Now it's time to bring those benefits to Alabama.”
Duke Energy Carolinas reached a settlement with consumer and energy advocates, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, to replace its save-a-watt program with a new suite of energy-efficiency programs. The new portfolio includes residential programs…
“Our contention is the plant is no longer feasible when compared to lower-risk, lower-cost options”
Amelia Shenstone, Southeast energy organizer for SACE, argues that Alabama's utility rate-setting process is fundamentally flawed and operates behind closed doors with minimal public scrutiny. She critiques the recent Rate Stabilization and Equalization formula change, which…
AARP launches radio and internet ads opposing Georgia Power's rate hike request, despite a tentative settlement that would reduce the increase from $1.46 billion to $873 million. Georgia Power spokesman John Kraft notes that consumer advocacy…
