New blogs on Cobb EMC and Plant Washington

There are two new blog postings that are worth a quick read. SACE has a post out about the report issued by Georgia Watch concerning a careful analysis of rate increases for EMC members involved in Plant Washington. This is one of several well researched reports, in stark contrast to the fact that the Washington EMC Board Chair Frank Askew said recently that there are NO independent studies making the case in favor of the plant.

Cobb EMC Owners Association members are working even harder now that elections will be held, and a new CEO must be hired. Judge Schuster has called the Cobb EMC Board of Directors on the carpet for their management of the co-op. Congratulations for all the hard work, and good luck as you go forward to make your co-op a reputable business in your community.

Dean Alford remains stuck on coal while Georgia Power moves forward

Georgia Power has recently announced that it will reduce its reliance on coal for generating electricity. Future plans include purchasing existing natural gas powered plants rather than building new facilities.

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy posted a sharp analysis of why Georgia Power is choosing a more progressive approach for their rate payers and shareholders, while asking why Dean Alford and Power4Georgians continue to insist that a new coal fire plant is the best use of EMC member dollars. The entire post is here.