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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”
Tennesseans have mixed reactions on EPA nominee
President Bush's nomination of Utah Governor Mike Leavitt to head the EPA drew mixed reactions from Tennessee environmental and business leaders. John Noel, president of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, expressed concern about the administration's…
Environmentalists have hope for EPA head
“I think that early on in her tenure, she had to make some compromises with her own values”
No rate position 07 16 03
Sen. Lamar Alexander states he has not taken a position on TVA's proposed 7.4% rate increase, which TVA says is necessary for emissions controls at coal-fired plants. The article notes that clean air advocates, including the…
Rivers run deep, but deep enough?
“But technology is available to "virtually eliminate all use of water," said Stephen Smith, executive director of Knoxville-based Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Some combined cycle plants use a dry cooling system rather than 10 million gallons of water each day, which is how combined cycle plants in Arizona and California operate.”
Environmentalists suggests 'do business differently'
John Noel, founder of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticizes TVA's business practices and rate increases, citing a March 2002 GAO report that contradicts TVA's claims about leading the industry in wise electricity use. Noel…
Tennessee River on conservation group's danger list
The American Rivers Association placed the Tennessee River on its 1997 list of 10 most endangered rivers, citing TVA's proposal to eliminate federally funded nonpower programs as a threat to the already-damaged river. Environmental experts highlighted…
TVA spends 'blindly' - consumer groups
Consumer groups Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition and another organization, citing a Critical Mass Energy Project report, charge that TVA is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on nuclear plant repairs without conducting economic feasibility studies. TVEC…
TVA may build gas-fired power plant in Tullahoma
“TVA is chasing demand and they are falling behind. You can rush out there and build, build, build or you can try to encourage some reasonable efficiency to help avoid the staggering costs of adding more capacity.”
TVA pays $15,000 monthly fee to utilities coalition
“This is a very sad commentary on TVA's commitment to clean air”