Is cap-and-trade fair?
“Establishing a price for pollution that is equally applied to all carbon-producing energy sources is the fairest and most equitable way to shift to a low-carbon economy.”
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Ads seek Barrow vote for energy bill
National advocacy groups including the Environmental Defense Fund and Vote.Vet.org are running TV and print ads in Savannah urging U.S. Rep. John Barrow to support Democrat-sponsored energy legislation that would limit greenhouse gas emissions and promote…
4 EMCs pull out of proposed midstate plant over possibility of future coal regulations
Four electric membership cooperatives have withdrawn from a $2.1 billion proposed coal-fired power plant (Plant Washington) in Middle Georgia, citing uncertainty about future federal carbon dioxide regulations. The withdrawals represent 50–55% of the original partnership stake.…
Energy providers need to embrace sustainability
A letter to the editor from Jody Lanier of Savannah argues that utilities must embrace renewable energy and sustainable practices rather than continuing business as usual. The letter criticizes utilities for promoting nuclear and "clean coal"…
Don't dismiss renewable energy
Sean Stucker, a letter-to-editor writer, argues against Georgia Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise's dismissal of renewable energy, contending that Georgia should invest in clean energy sources to achieve energy independence and create jobs. Stucker criticizes Wise…
It's Getting Hot in Here: So Take Off All Your Carbon
“The more local you look for solutions I think the stronger they are”
Experts Urge Boost in TVA Renewables
Energy experts and environmentalists, including representatives from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, urged the Tennessee Valley Authority to significantly expand its renewable energy programs during a TVA-sponsored hearing. John Wilson of SACE advocated for TVA…
Can Georgia Meet Renewable Energy Mandates? Two views
“Georgia and the rest of the Southeast have more than enough renewable energy resources to meet a modest RES requiring utilities to produce 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025.”
Letters to the editor Sunday
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…
Fight the winning battle
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…
Pro & Con: Should the EPA issue stronger limits on mercury emissions?
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…
Nearly $1 Billion in Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Overruns (So Far) — Who's Surprised?
“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.”
Secret Documents Highlight Nuclear's Risk to Taxpayers
“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”
Forum: Renewable energy plan would hurt consumers
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…
Southeast could glow with clean energy
“The Southeast has been portrayed as a region that will face significant cost and difficulty meeting a national [renewable energy standard] due to scarce access to renewable energy resources. This assertion is simply inaccurate.”