Don’t believe the claims that Plant Vogtle is good for Georgia. It’s not. Read my blog to learn about how its harming all of us, and for more information visit TruthAboutVogtle.com.
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Have you moved into a newly constructed home, apartment or condo since January 1, 2021 or later? Congratulations! It feels great to move into a brand-new place with brand new floors, appliances, fixtures and lighting.
Here is something that won’t feel great: you were probably enrolled on Georgia Power’s “Smart Usage” rate plan and that means your electricity bills are 50-80% higher than they should be. Why is this happening?
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Two weeks ago I wrote a blog I called “Georgia’s Shame” outlining facts about the only nuclear plant under construction in the U.S. which is being built in Waynesboro Georgia. Those facts include a construction timeline that is 6 years behind schedule and costs that are 100% over budget.
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Last Monday the Atlanta Journal & Constitution had this headline:
“Georgia Power now says Vogtle nuclear ‘likely’ to bust deadline”
Once again the only nuclear power plant under construction in the United States will not meet its expected in-service date. Plant Vogtle in Georgia is now 100% over budget at $30 billion...and it is not done. This is federal government level money one state is spending on just one power plant.
Much has changed in the energy industry in my 10 years as president of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC). Having recently stepped down, I would like to share my experiences of the past decade and what I think the next decade will bring.
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