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The South Carolina Public Service Commission held an unusual two-hour session to hear presentations on solar and wind energy expansion, requested by the S.C. Coastal Conservation League and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Speakers highlighted…
“Baby breaches happen more frequently than you might realize — few heard about the 10,000 gallons of coal ash slurry that escaped TVA's Widows Creek impoundment in Alabama just weeks after Kingston's catastrophic failure.”
“Coming out of this informal hearing, we remain concerned that Alabama needs a formal review of its rate-setting process to ensure full transparency and accountability for Alabama Power's spending decisions. We will continue to advocate for utility planning that's accountable to Alabamians as we head into 2014.”
An op-ed by Cameron Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute criticizes environmental advocacy groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, for using populist arguments about power rates to advance their environmental agenda at Alabama PSC…
“We fully expect that the new permit will include stricter, modern pollution controls to better protect Conway and South Carolina's environment”
“We welcome the governor's signature on this modest bill, which is an important step in reigning in unbridled utility access to consumers' wallets”
“As a southern organization, we welcome the President's leadership in taking responsible action on this issue. Because of our generation mix, the South is a significant contributor to this problem, and our coastlines leave us uniquely vulnerable to increasingly severe storms and extreme weather events, sea level rise and flooding. We have untapped potential for clean energy solutions in our region, with immature efficiency standards and renewable energy commitments. We welcome the administration's efforts to make coastal communities more resilient, and we are excited to see what this renewed commitment to clean energy solutions can do for the region.”
An op-ed by James M. Taylor of the Heartland Institute criticizes the Ceres Foundation for what he characterizes as a deceptive campaign of intolerance against ALEC and corporations that oppose renewable energy mandates. The article lists…
Nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen, hired by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, presents a detailed critique of TVA's plan to complete construction of the Bellefonte nuclear plant in Alabama. Gundersen identifies seven major concerns including the…
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will shut down eight coal-fired power units at three southeastern plants. Jimmy Green, Energy Policy Manager at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, praised TVA's recognition that energy efficiency is…
“You kind of question how (construction) can be this far along and not have a permit. Is a state water permit really going to hold up this train or is it already rubber stamped and ready to go?”
“[I]t seems that the PSC may be prioritizing lip service over real customer protection”
“I see Duke in the middle of the pack nationally. Not a leader or a laggard.”
“Leadership is everything, and it's especially refreshing to see it coming from our new governor given the lack of leadership on this from his predecessor Rick Scott.”
Georgia's Public Service Commission approved an $873 million rate hike for Georgia Power customers over three years, with bills rising approximately $100 annually. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy signed onto the compromise deal alongside Georgia…
