Coop Spokesman Critical of Georgia Watch Report on Cost of Coal-Fired Plant
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 in Environmental, Project Development, Rates | Comments Off on Coop Spokesman Critical of Georgia Watch Report on Cost of Coal-Fired Plant
A coop spokesman questioned the findings of a recent report, released by Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy organization, which concludes that the proposed, coal-fired Plant Washington could cause rates to increase if the plant is built. The report’s conclusions are based in part on projections of rising construction costs and new regulations on coal plants. The plan to build the plant is backed by Power4Georgians, which is a consortium of five EMCs. Cobb EMC is the largest cooperative in Power4Georgians. The other EMCs are Upson, Central Georgia, Washington and Snapping Shoals. The Marietta Daily Journal has more on the report and criticisms of its conclusions here.
