Some of the “stuff” that happened before and after GA PSC Tim Echols cheered nuclear Friday. GA Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols wrote in the Athens Banner-Herald Friday Echols: Nuclear power can be economic boon to Southeast, Just when we thought nuclear power might be on a comeback, well, stuff happened. Only time will tell […]
GSEA, GaSU, Georgia Power, and even me are quoted in a Georgia Trend feature about solar power in Georgia. As Mahatma Gandhi is alleged to have said when asked his opinion of western civilization: “that would be a good idea!” Jerry Grillo wrote for Georgia Trend July 2013, Sun Dancing: As Georgia’s solar capacity shoots […]
On the 27th of February I posted Internet and Energy at the Bird Supper and Gretchen and I went to the Bird Supper in Atlanta and discussed those four bills with legislators. Our local elected officials were lobbying on the same side of many of the same bills. It’s past crossover day now, when bills […]
Dear Bird Supper attendees, Two things could greatly help south Georgia: better Internet access and solar power. You could help stop two telecommunications bills and help pass two energy bills for jobs and education in south Georgia. Internet Access: help stop two telecommunications bills The local Industrial Authority, Chamber of Commerce, Valdosta City Council, and […]
Finally! The reactor only 160 miles from here that nobody wanted to pay to fix is closing for good: Duke is closing Crystal River. After Kewaunee and Crystal River closing, which one is next? San Onofre? The never-opened Vogtle 3 and 4? Ivan Penn wrote for Tampa Bay Times today, Duke Energy announces closing of […]
Local governance: Water, trash, and money. What: Monthly LAKE Meeting When: 7 PM, Tuesday 29 January 2013 Where: Let's Eat Cafe 2102 W. Hill Ave. (just west of I-75, at the Shell station) Valdosta, GA 31601 View Larger Map Don't let the location fool you: Let's Eat is locally owned, and serves a lot of […]