TVA debt plan halts nuclear construction
“This decision should've been made before he (Crowell) was even appointed”
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US nuclear industry reaches a crossroads -- revamp or shut down
“Nuclear power is really too costly to continue in its present form”
Ad campaign contends greenhouse effect is real
“Polluting industries are using phony scientific statements and reports to convince us that climate change isn't happening. It's just like the tobacco companies do with cigarettes.”
Accusations fly over handling of TVA commission proposal
“I'm worried ... the commission may die on the vine”
Critic expects TVA increases if deregulated
TVA critic Stephen Smith, executive director of the Tennessee Valley Energy Reform Coalition, argues that TVA is basing long-range planning on flawed analysis and that deregulation will likely result in significant rate increases for ratepayers. Smith…
Protester feels lucky despite 'bad omens'
“On one level, there were all these bad omens — the horrible weather, the emergency landing. But we walked away from the plane, and the protest was a primo event.”
Runyon, facing difficult times as 9th chief of TVA, will be sworn in today
Marvin Runyon is sworn in as the ninth TVA chairman on January 25, 1988, facing significant challenges including a troubled nuclear program and management problems. Mark Seigel, executive director of the Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition, expresses…
TVA rate changes unfair, group says
“We don't think it's fair that they take two days out of the year to arrive at the demand charge”
Citizens to have say in TVA energy plan
The article announces that the Tennessee Valley Authority must conduct public hearings on its 25-year Integrated Resource Plan (Energy Vision 2020) for the first time in over 60 years, a requirement mandated by the 1992 Energy…
Public wants TVA to be 'more public'
“One thing it shows is people really want to talk to TVA”
Schwenk Defends TVA, Watts Bar Plant
A letter to the editor from Nate Schwenk, a Watts Bar employee, defends TVA and the Watts Bar nuclear plant against criticism raised by Steve Smith in a prior column. Schwenk argues that while the plant…
TVA looks at options, braces for GAO report
“the plan is soft on energy-efficiency and ducks important questions about TVA's troubled nuclear program”
New report says up to 11 coal plants in Florida should be put out to pasture
“Our analysis shows that switching to cleaner energy sources and investing in energy efficiency often makes more economic sense than spending billions to extend the life of these obsolete coal plants”
Forum considers TVA meeting format
A journalism society forum will examine whether TVA is becoming less accessible to the public. Mark Siegel, executive director of the Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition, will participate on a panel alongside other experts to discuss TVA's…
Runyon says 'protocol' prohibits meeting
Marvin Runyon, nominated for the TVA board chairmanship, declined to meet with the TVA Board Appointment Coalition, a coalition of 42 environmental and citizens groups, citing protocol concerns about discussing his views with third parties before…