SC Says YES to Clean Energy – Santee Cooper Pulls Plug on Coal Plant
August 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 27, 2009 – After two years of relentless efforts by Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) and our allies in the SCSaysNo campaign, we have achieved a monumental victory on Monday for our children’s future and the future of our state. The Santee Cooper Board of Directors voted UNANIMOUSLY to SUSPEND efforts to permit and develop the Pee Dee coal plant. The Board also voted unanimously to defer a proposed 2010 rate hike. The Santee Cooper staff cited reasons that we’ve been repeating over the last two years: pending climate change legislation; a possible national renewable energy standard; fluctuations in financial markets; and the impact of the economic recession.
Ann Timberlake, CVSC Executive Director, state We commend Santee Cooper’s Board and staff for showing leadership in our country’s transition to clean energy. We also thank South Carolina’s electric coops for seeking alternatives and pursuing an ambitious energy efficiency program. Most of all, we wish to thank the countless volunteers and organizations who not only opposed the coal plant but also offered positive solutions.
We are working to pass a federal climate bill to create a clean energy independent future. There is still time for action this year, but our Senators need to hear from you. If you or your company are interested in joining the Clean Energy Works campaign, please contact me directly at [email protected] or call 803-799-0716.
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