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Alabama: Additional Power Generation Would Be a Win for Customers

Alabama Rikard's Mill

Kaitlin Schmidtke of Consumer Energy Alliance talks about the March 9 hearing in Alabama in which Alabama Power Co. requested approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission to increase power generation across the state.

“After hearing from folks across the state, commissioners are now deliberating on whether to allow Alabama Power to add roughly 2,400 megawatts to its generation ability to ensure families and businesses get reliable comfort regardless of what the seasons bring.”

Read more – Montgomery Advertiser

Georgia: Pushing Back Against Anti-Energy Forces

Midtown Atlanta Georgia Skyline in Fall

Consumer Energy Alliance Georgia State Director, Michael Reilly takes a stand against anti-energy activists pushing for a blanket ban on fracking.

“Before we simply take energy options like offshore oil, gas, and wind off the table, we must determine the impact to Georgia’s businesses, manufacturing, farming, tourism, and families – especially our least fortunate and fixed-income residents.

 

The impact of higher energy bills will affect the state’s economy and hurt receipts from the vital tourism industry, which brought in a record $66.2 billion in sales in 2018. How many Georgians, for instance, will forego driving to our celebrated beaches because they simply can’t afford it?”

Read more – Savannah Morning News

Proposed Fracking Bans on Shaky Economic Ground

Oil Workers Climb a Rig

Chris Ventura, Consumer Energy Alliance‘s Midwest Director goes in-depth on the impact of a fracking ban in Ohio.

“A fracking ban is headline-grabbing foolishness bordering on actual economic insanity. It’s bad policy that threatens the creation of family-sustaining jobs, will lead to increased energy prices, and threaten the resurgence of manufacturing and innovation in Ohio.”

Read more – The Repository

 

Top 5 Energy Stories This Week

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Without question the Coronavirus has topped major headlines this week. Between the cancellation of schools across the country, sports fans are also up in arms due to the suspension of the season in the NHL, MLB, NCA and more. We don’t even want to mention the stock market or your 401k. Instead we’ve decided to deliver news on our favorite front, the energy sector. As always, if you missed last week’s list you can find that here.

Small business owners

5Business owners can always use tips, and boosting electronic performance is a benefit across the board.

Many consumers focus on trying to get more bang for their buck when it comes to purchases of goods and services. Savvy business owners follow these same guidelines. Streamlining processes and staying up to date on soft and hardware services are always important, but did you know focusing on energy efficiency and utility bills are just as vital. Small Biz Daily sets you up for more success here.

High power electricity grid powering the city

4Electricity rates vary across states, former Google CEO backs a nationwide database project.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) maintains the Utility Rate Database (URDB), which accounts for about 70% of the U.S. electricity load, but it measures less than 10% of all electricity providers. This initiative plans to comprehensive database of the prices to the public. Electrek powers up the rest of the story here.

Woman Teleworking

3Some great news for women in energy for Women’s History Month, they’re being quoted more.

Compared to 21% of articles that quoted women in the clean energy industry in 2018 that number doubled to 42% of articles quoting women. In a time where equality conversations can be contentious, this little nugget of information should be celebrated by all. WBOC spins out the rest of the statistics here.

Renewables with Battery Storage

2If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times. Battery storage for renewables is expensive.

More technology is coming through for the renewable energy sector to build out more solar and wind farms across the U.S. This is an exciting time to watch this industry expand. The major challenge they face is battery storage, and lithium-ion batteries have been boasted to be the best, but the come with a hefty price tag. MIT Technology Review charges in with details here.

Power generating wind turbines on rolling hills of green spring wheat, Rio Vista, California

1A tiny Scottish island has been using renewable energy technology for years, but their setting a standard for hydrogen power.

Because of the amount of wind and rainfall Orkney has the unique ability to not only power the entire island off of wind, they have an abundance of energy that they need to store. Enter hydrogen power, and a process called electrolysis that uses tidal energy to split water and make the hydrogen. CNN Business particularizes the rest here.

Ohio: Over $15 Billion of Investments Made on Natural Gas Power Plants

Columbus Ohio

As Consumer Energy Alliance reported in September, Ohio’s emissions have cut faster than the national average. Chris Ventura, Ohio Executive Director for CEA, backs up this study with a nod to good energy policy from Ohio legislators.

“Due in part to the commonsense regulatory policies enacted by our elected officials and the voluntary actions that have been taken by companies across Ohio to the benefit of our communities. We should all be proud that Ohio is one of the leading states in the nation in realizing greater emissions reductions.”

Read more – Energy In Depth

Consumer Group Testifies in Support of Critical Kentucky Energy Consumer Protection Legislation; Applauds House Committee for Passage

Louisville Kentucky

Louisville, KY – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading consumer energy advocate, testified at a Kentucky House Natural Resources and Energy Committee hearing on HB 575, which aims to preserve the right of an individual customer to connect or utilize any available utility service or source of energy. After the committee passed the legislation, CEA Vice President of State Affairs Brydon Ross released the following statement:

“CEA is pleased to support HB 575 and thanks Chairman Jim Gooch and the committee for passing this important legislation that will protect our hard-working families, seniors and small businesses from irresponsible mandates prohibiting the use of traditional fuels like natural gas in homes or communities, or through reckless electrification requirements.”

“These all-or-nothing bans sabotage sound policies that place affordability, reliability and environmental stewardship on an equal footing. Here in Kentucky, where over 40 percent of households use natural gas or propane for home heating needs, a ban could lead to huge sticker shock for Kentucky consumers and significant service interruptions – all potentially creating a ruinous effect on the Commonwealth, and especially on those struggling to get by.”

“We urge Kentucky House members to consider this commonsense consumer protection measure to help shield our neighbors from obtrusive and unrealistic mandates, as well as preserve Kentucky’s economic competitiveness.”

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About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading consumer advocate for energy, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, our mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for households and businesses across the country. CEA works daily to encourage people across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our energy needs. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

Contact:
Emily Haggstrom
P: 720-582-0242
ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org

West Virginia Must Reconfigure Its Role in Providing America’s Energy for the Future

Harpers Ferry West Virginia

The rhetoric of anti-energy activists ignores the very real benefits that natural gas production brings to the families and small businesses of West Virginia.

“Natural gas has done its part to put more money in West Virginians’ wallets. From 2006-2016, expanded natural gas production saved consumers nearly $4.3 billion. Residential users saved almost $1.6 billion while commercial and industrial users saved over $2.7 billion, according to report by Consumer Energy Alliance.”

Read more – Mountain Statesman

American Energy Independence Protecting Consumers from Oil Price War, Consumer Advocate Says

Senior couple looking at energy bill

Washington, D.C. – The United States’ emergence as the world’s largest and most environmentally responsible producer of oil and natural gas is acting as a defense against the latest attempts by foreign nations to manipulate the price of oil and gas, Consumer Energy Alliance’s President David Holt said in the following statement:

“The current battle over international oil prices is effectively demonstrating why our energy independence is a game-changing force for American families, farmers and businesses. For decades, American consumers have been at the mercy of these kinds of market manipulations. Still, thanks to our current pro-growth trajectory that favors sensible, reliable and environmentally responsible oil and gas production, we no longer have to fear the financial impact of decisions made in foreign and often unfriendly capitals.”

“Consumer Energy Alliance has long argued that the American energy revolution is a win for all consumers and the environment. Without the advent of the U.S. shale revolution, we’d be stuck facing the specter of oil embargoes and lines at the gas pump, and wouldn’t be able to tell the world our unparalleled story of environmental improvement and stewardship. Even at a time of record oil and gas production, the U.S. leads the world in emissions reductions on an absolute basis.”

“We’re confident that this energy revolution will stand us in good stead as we weather the global volatility, and demonstrate why energy production and environmental stewardship must go hand-in-hand.”

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About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading consumer advocate for energy, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, our mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for households and businesses across the country. CEA works daily to encourage people across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our energy needs. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

Contact:
Bryson Hull
P: 202-657-2855
bhull@consumerenergyalliance.org

Nation’s Largest Consumer Group Shares its Support for DAPL Expansion

pipeline staging yard

Columbus, OH – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading consumer energy advocate, released the following statement as the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) considers an expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). CEA Midwest Director Chris Ventura said:

“As the Illinois Commerce Commission continues its regulatory oversight, CEA reiterates its strong support for the expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline. This vital project will bring an additional half a million barrels per day of domestic energy from North Dakota that will be used to fuel our farms, communities and lives in Illinois and across the Midwest. It’s critical we continue to support and expand our nation’s pipeline infrastructure like DAPL to keep prices down and ensure our nation’s energy security. Further, this project will provide a boost to local economies and our skilled trades in Illinois and throughout the region. We urge the Commission to approve this important upgrade.”

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About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading consumer advocate for energy, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, our mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for households and businesses across the country. CEA works daily to encourage people across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our energy needs. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

Contact:

Emily Haggstrom
P: 720-582-0242
ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org

Nation’s Largest Consumer Energy Group Shares its Support for DAPL Expansion

City Council Meeting

Columbus, OH – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading consumer energy advocate, released the following statement as the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) considers an expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). CEA Midwest Director Chris Ventura said:

 

“As the Illinois Commerce Commission continues its regulatory oversight, CEA reiterates its strong support for the expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline. This vital project will bring an additional half a million barrels per day of domestic energy from North Dakota that will be used to fuel our farms, communities and lives in Illinois and across the Midwest. It’s critical we continue to support and expand our nation’s pipeline infrastructure like DAPL to keep prices down and ensure our nation’s energy security. Further, this project will provide a boost to local economies and our skilled trades in Illinois and throughout the region. We urge the Commission to approve this important upgrade.”

 

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About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is the leading consumer advocate for energy, bringing together families, farmers, small businesses, distributors, producers, and manufacturers to support America’s environmentally sustainable energy future. With more than 550,000 members nationwide, our mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for households and businesses across the country. CEA works daily to encourage people across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our energy needs. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

 

Contact:

Emily Haggstrom

P: 720-582-0242

ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org

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