Ex-TVA director lobbied agency for Enron
“My fear was what intelligence did Hayes have that he may have been giving to Enron for a fee that could have potentially been detrimental to TVA's well being?”
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Power surge eases in valley
“Some of these merchant plants that use natural gas might be better for the environment than TVA's old coal plants. But there are a lot of environmental issues surrounding a power plant, and we certainly don't want to pollute the valley to provide electricity for other parts of the country”
TVA: Board takes business approach
“The Southeast is awash in energy if we use it wisely. TVA has never finished any nuclear program on budget or on time, and there's no reason to believe they can at Browns Ferry.”
Group files suit over power plant pollution
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy joined seven other environmental groups in filing legal action against the EPA over a new clean air rule that they believe allows old coal-fired power plants to operate with replacement…
TVA's future mission debated
The article discusses competing proposals in Congress to reshape TVA's mission and budget as the agency faces political pressure to reduce or eliminate federal funding for nonpower programs. TVA Chairman Craven Crowell proposed ending taxpayer support…
Developers want to buy Tellico Lake land
“TVA should not be making land available for private developers. That land was taken and condemned years ago for the public good. It stinks to high heaven.”
Lott backs McCullough as TVA chair
“watchdog groups have been pleasantly surprised by his intelligence and dedication”
Environmentalists say TVA pays for lobbying
Eleven environmental and health groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, urged TVA to resign its $15,000-per-month paid membership in a utility coalition that employs Republican lobbyist Haley Barbour to influence clean-air law changes. TVA…
Cleaner air could boost Smoky Mountain economy, study says
A study commissioned by environmental groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, finds that cleaner air could boost tourism around Great Smoky Mountains National Park by up to $300 million. The report examines how pollution…
It's Getting Easier to be Green
“TVA gets 60 percent of its electricity from burning coal”
TVA should comply, not appeal
An editorial arguing that TVA should comply with EPA clean-air enforcement orders rather than appeal them, and should phase out its oldest, dirtiest coal-fired power plants. The piece criticizes TVA's strategy of calling major plant reconstructions…
Report raps utilities for pollution deaths
“We are strongly urging that TVA and EPA settle this in a way that benefits everyone. It's an injustice that EPA and TVA can't get back to the table. There is probably a narrow window of opportunity right now and these federal agencies need to move ahead.”
Criticism of Bush's 'Clear Skies Initiative' little more than hot air
An op-ed criticizes environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy for opposing the Bush administration's 'Clear Skies Initiative,' arguing that the proposal would significantly reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury. The…
TVA works to cut pollutants while meeting power needs
“TVA has made some voluntary commitments that are impressive and commendable, but no, it's not enough”
Alexander won't back energy bill air amendment
“What it would do is preserve the state of Tennessee's ability to choose the clean air laws that are going to be best for them”