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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia Power bill headed for Senate vote
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
S.B. 31, the bill to permit Georgia Power to charge ratepayers in advance for the cost of financing two new nuclear power units, goes to the Senate floor this morning.
On his Lucid Idiocy blog, Travis Fain of the Macon Telegraph includes this thought:
There’s a new argument floating around against Senate Bill 31…
Namely: The state can’t afford it. The state of Georgia is one of Georgia Power’s biggest customers, and it’s not clear how much its power bills would get jacked up if this measure passes.
A lot of bills like this would have a fiscal note attached to them, which tells legislators how a bill would affect the state’s bottom line. This one does not, and apparently the issue was raised relatively late in the process.
“We would have considered (the lack of a fiscal note) had it been timely raised,” Regulated Industries and Utilities Chairman and state Sen. David Shafer said [Tuesday] morning.
All bets have the Georgia Power bill passing the Senate, with Democrats providing most of the opposition — thanks to some significant arm-twisting from a certain lieutenant governor.
House Republican sources indicated — at least initially — a friendly reception for the measure, which is in essence an end-run around the state Public Service Commission.
But one wonders if any House Republicans — those discomfitted by S.B. 31 — might be tempted to pull out their calculators.
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By John
February 11, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this
Where are the debates about even considering nuclear power plants in Georgia? Nuclear waste from decades ago is still an extreme hazard at various locations throughout the US and that issue has not been dealt with yet. The waste can cause cancers to those living in the vicinity of nuclear power plants, not to mention the horrific consequences should a meltdown occur. The proliferation of nuclear waste and related materials by rogue criminals is just one of many serious considerations that should stop this bill. If you value your health and safety and that of the environment, please ask your lawmakers to block any legislation to build nuclear power plants in Georgia. It would be far safer and profitable to pursue wind and solar energy instead. Thank you.
By John
February 11, 2009 5:45 PM | Link to this
Nuclear waste from decades ago is still an extreme hazard at various locations throughout the US and that issue has not been dealt with yet. The waste can cause cancers to those living in the vicinity of nuclear power plants, not to mention the horrific consequences should a meltdown occur. The proliferation of nuclear waste and related materials by rogue criminals is just one of many serious considerations that should stop this bill. If you value your health and safety and that of the environment, please ask your lawmakers to block any legislation to build nuclear power plants in Georgia. It would be far safer and profitable to pursue wind and solar energy instead. Thank you.
By John
February 11, 2009 5:47 PM | Link to this
Nuclear waste from decades ago is still an extreme hazard at various locations throughout the US and that issue has not been dealt with yet. The waste can cause cancers to those living in the vicinity of nuclear power plants, not to mention the horrific consequences should a meltdown occur. The proliferation of nuclear waste and related materials by rogue criminals is just one of many serious considerations that should stop this bill. If you value your health and safety and that of the environment, please ask your lawmakers to block any legislation to build nuclear power plants in Georgia. It would be far safer and profitable to pursue wind and solar energy instead. Thank you.