Southern tempers boil over national renewable standard
“We flat-out reject the notion that the Southeast cannot meet a renewable energy standard”
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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.”
Making the Switch
“There has been a lot of strong support for the project from the PSC and other groups as well”
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”
State Officials Say Georgia Power Not Off The Hook For Vogtle Overruns
“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.”
Plans for 2 new nuclear reactors in Florida postponed indefinitely
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…
AARP Aims To Rally Opposition Against Georgia Power Rate Hike
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…
Florida falls below six more states in solar rankings, including Georgia
“Florida lawmakers should be embarrassed to let big power companies lock out a market for solar in the Sunshine State. We squander this God-given resource so utilities can keep out competition. Politicians are complicit in this crime.”
Sierra Club, SACE ask for one-month delay on Georgia Power's massive spending package
“It is tone deaf to add billions of dollars to the bills of Georgia ratespayers by rushing this decision through a lame-duck Commission after voters across the state just sent a clear message about their concerns on energy affordability. Approving Georgia Power's plans to run these extraordinarily expensive new fossil gas plants will lock electric customers into increased rates and volatile fuel costs for decades to come.”
Forum to Discuss Energy Production Impact on Low Income Areas, Communities of Color
A forum titled "Equity Matters" scheduled for June 10, 2013, will bring together seven non-profit organizations including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy to discuss how low-income communities and communities of color are impacted by energy…
Southern Co. To Fight New Fed. Carbon Emission Rules
“Southern tends to stake out what I would call the worst of the environmental positions generally. Therefore they tend to represent the sort of retro, laggard end of the spectrum.”
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 26, 2025
A Public News Service audio newscast covering multiple national stories, including a segment on environmental advocacy groups' concerns about a Georgia Power rate-freeze agreement. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Sierra Club, and Natural Resources Defense…
AP FACT CHECK: Deal Mistaken On Nuclear Plant Litigation Costs
“factually inaccurate and inflammatory rhetoric”
Groups launch push for energy equity
“It's not about the good guy or the bad guy. It's 'When can we come together?'”
In Southern U.S., Energy Equity Seen as Path to Sustainability
“When we produce energy, we're not doing it at disproportionate costs to certain communities. We would shift energy production to types that don't have negative consequences”