Region
1,515 mentions for region: Tennessee
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“We need to relieve our dependence on energy sources that have sapped our economy dry. We need affordable cars that go further on a tank of gas. And lastly, we need a comprehensive American energy production plan that increases our energy independence and boosts our economy.”
“Strangely, he is not mentioning wind power in that equation. That is not terribly shocking (Alexander is a wind opponent), even though it is probably the most competitive and most established technology available.”
“The South and Southeast has the most to gain. We are the least energy efficient.”
“The solution to high fuel prices lies in our ability to be increasingly efficient in our fuel use while we develop sustainable, renewable fuel sources such as cellulosic biofuels here in the Southeast”
Op-ed by Ulla Reeves of SACE criticizing North Carolina's hypocrisy in suing TVA for coal-plant pollution while simultaneously permitting Duke Energy's new Cliffside coal plant. The article argues that the Cliffside plant will emit dangerous pollutants…
Rev. Douglas Hunt of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy urges Tennessee Senators Alexander and Corker to vote for HR 5351, a renewable energy incentives bill that would restore support for energy conservation and efficient technologies…
“We are not a bunch of tree huggers. We are simply trying to educate the public and illustrate there's gold in green.”
“Alexander's proposal is flawed because it does not include wind power”
“I know there is a very strong economic reason, a lot of motivation for TVA to get aggressive on peak (demand). That is important and we support that. But I also think you don't want to neglect the overall conservation goal. It will help consumers save money and will help TVA in its overall financial health.”
“I think it's very important for TVA to diversify its energy portfolio, and it's a shrewd political move in recognition of the changes that are likely to come with a new administration. It represents a real change.”
An op-ed by Jim Powell and Angela Speir arguing that energy efficiency is a cost-effective solution to meet Georgia's energy needs, citing potential savings of $6.3 billion and creation of 9,000 jobs. The authors advocate for…
A letter to the editor criticizing the Knoxville News Sentinel for publishing a column from the Heartland Institute opposing state energy-efficiency legislation without counterpoint. The writer argues that TVA, state, and federal leaders recognize the need…
“Although the measure puts a price on carbon for the first time, the restricted $12-per-ton collar on that price could limit its market impact, and the alliance opposes the bill's support for more nuclear power and off-shore oil drilling”
“We do have concerns that (Bottorff) has been, we think, overly enthusiastic about raising TVA's debt. We think there should be a significant amount of caution in that direction.”
“The more local you look for solutions I think the stronger they are”
