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Re: [EC] Fwd: NYTimes.com: Utilities Turn Their Customers Green, With Envy
by Michael Price 11 Feb '09

11 Feb '09

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Fwd: Fw: Dominion Tampers with Energy Efficiency Bills
by James Kotcon 10 Feb '09

10 Feb '09

For those interested in our Energy Efficiency Standard, here is a blurb about a similar bill and what the utilities are doing to it in Virginia. >From our friends at Piedmont Environmental Council. JBK >>> "Thom and Kathy" <thomkat(a)verizon.net> 2/10/2009 4:41 PM >>> Dominion Tampers with Energy Efficiency BillsJim, Dominion is pulling tricks and I am sure AE will try same. T ----- Original Message ----- From: Thom and Kathy To: WVBiker98(a)aol.com ; Bill Howley ; Letty Butcher ; bethanne(a)pbhomeswv.com ; John Balasko ; wojtowicz(a)metsci.com ; ralph.dewalt(a)comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 4:35 PM Subject: Fw: Dominion Tampers with Energy Efficiency Bills How can these people sleep at night?! T ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Holmes, PEC To: Kathy Hildebrand Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:14 AM Subject: Dominion Tampers with Energy Efficiency Bills If you have trouble reading this message, view it online here Dominion Tampers with State Energy Efficiency Bills Dear Kathy, The utilities have meddled with the one remaining (19%) Energy Efficiency bill being considered by the Virginia General Assembly. As edited, this bill gives the utilities extra money to "endeavor" to implement efficiency programs without requiring results. It also paves the way for construction of new power plants and transmission lines by preventing energy efficiency from being counted as an alternative. Don't Let the Utilities Hijack Another Bill Ask your Senator and Delegate to strip out Dominion's language or oppose SB 1248 entirely. Act Now: Help Richmond get energy efficiency right, oppose Dominion's tweaks to SB 1248. Dominion Hand-Delivers New Language The efficiency bill in question is SB 1248 from Senator Northam. In its current form, it gives the utilities a 200 basis point enhanced rate of return (2% more than they normally get) on energy efficiency programs, without requiring that the programs produce measurable results. But it gets worse. Last night, Dominion hand-delivered new language to the Senate Committee, and told the Senators that Dominion would not accept any efficiency bills without it. This new language, called "Section F", would prevent regulators from treating energy efficiency programs as an alternative to building new generation or transmission. When Good Bills Go Bad SB 1248 is a part of the Governor's energy package and started out as a well-intentioned effort to increase energy efficiency in the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, we're only halfway through the General Assembly Session and this "energy efficiency" bill just keeps getting worse. The bill we are left with: 1.. Sets an efficiency goal that is not much higher than last year's goal. 2.. Pays investor-owned utilities an enhanced rate of return without requiring measurable results. 3.. Makes sure the SCC doesn't count a utility energy efficiency program as an alternative to building more power plants or power lines. The bill isn't forward progress. Please send a letter to your Senator & Delegate asking them to either strike Dominion's amendment or oppose the bill entirely. The bill is up for a full Senate vote some time today, and would then cross over to the House tomorrow. One good bill that didn't make it out of Committee was SB 1447 from Senator McEachin (it failed to meet Dominion's outlined criteria). If you have an extra minute, please consider thanking the Senator for his efforts on behalf of all concerned Virginians. Sincerely, Dan Holmes State Policy Director Piedmont Environmental Council dholmes(a)pecva.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Received this from a friend? Sign up to receive alerts and news from PEC. This message was sent to thomkat(a)verizon.net. Visit your subscription management page to modify your email communication preferences or update your personal profile. To stop ALL email from The Piedmont Environmental Council, click to remove yourself from our lists (or reply via email with "remove or unsubscribe" in the subject line). pecva.org | Donate | Change E-Mail Address | Request Password Copyright © 2008 | Piedmont Environmental Council 45 Horner Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20188 Questions or Comments? Call us at (540) 347-2334 or email us at pec(a)pecva.org

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Fw: ADVISORY: Hearing to Decide Fate of Coal River Mountain
by Jim Sconyers 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 603.969.6712 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. --- On Mon, 2/9/09, aaron.isherwood(a)sierraclub.org <aaron.isherwood(a)sierraclub.org> wrote: From: aaron.isherwood(a)sierraclub.org <aaron.isherwood(a)sierraclub.org> Subject: Fw: ADVISORY: Hearing to Decide Fate of Coal River Mountain To: "Jim Sconyers" <jim_scon(a)yahoo.com>, "Regina Hendrix" <regina1936(a)verizon.net>, "William DePaulo" <william.depaulo(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bill_Price.SIERRACLUB(a)sierraclub.org Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 1:01 PM Please share with your contacts. MEDIA ADVISORY February 9, 2009 Contact: Oliver Bernstein, Sierra Club, 512.477.2152 Hearing to Decide Fate of Coal River Mountain This Tuesday, the West Virginia Surface Mine Board will hold a hearing to decide whether Massey Energy may begin the process of destroying Coal River Mountain and its wind farm potential. Coal River Mountain is a symbol of the choices facing our country right now. Local residents want to put a wind farm on the mountain, generating long-term jobs and beginning a new economic model for the area. Massey Energy wants to blow up portions of the mountain to get to the coal below. Nowhere is our choice between dirty fuels of the past and a clean energy future more clearly defined. WHAT: Hearing on the future of Coal River Mountain WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Eastern WHERE: Department of Environmental Protection 601 57th Street Charleston, WV For more information, visit http://www.coalriverwind.org/ or www.sierraclub.org/coal ### ________________________________________ Oliver Bernstein Sierra Club Deputy Press Secretary 1202 San Antonio St. Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: 512.477.2152 Fax: 512.477.8526 Cell: 512.289.8618 Email: Oliver.Bernstein(a)sierraclub.org www.sierraclub.org

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incredible video
by Jim Sconyers 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 603.969.6712 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. --- On Mon, 2/9/09, Mark Baldwin <mcbgalaxy(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Mark Baldwin <mcbgalaxy(a)gmail.com> Subject: an environmentally-themed video To: jim_scon(a)yahoo.com Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 12:12 AM Here's an environmentally-themed video you might find amusing: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/41c4b10e27/slash-and-burn or: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-K3EB5sEBA&feature=channel_page Keep up the good work. ---Mark

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Jobs and Workforce Development in the Clean Energy Economy
by Grubb, Karen 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

This was among resources sent out by the dean at my college. * Greener Pathways: <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001pzUvDMESA2-QaTauCnk1eRPiY48VxivnZa1seTLsbtQJ rYXW9c0_slbG0AjkKbjBjmNMgLiJ1I7Iyi2AVCc1cziqblGIIluaEJPrOzOTNz2i6HDyVUfX lqqtIMjwr_uzKefXnkWxeFdfytbzwjwBAg==> Jobs and Workforce Development in the Clean Energy Economy, by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy, reports on the kinds of jobs needed in the clean energy economy, and the skills needed in the industries of energy efficiency, wind, and biofuels. This report encourages building green career pathways that support the green initiative. http://www.cows.org/pdf/rp-greenerpathways.pdf

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Fwd: West Virginia Go Green Convention
by Paul Wilson 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

Anybody else seen this? want to get a table in there? too long a trip for me! cheers, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shawn McPherson <mcpherson_sm(a)wvwc.edu> Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 10:50 AM Subject: West Virginia Go Green Convention To: pjgrunt(a)gmail.com WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE (SIFE) [image: sifeunivlogo06_2c_4] *Scott Bellamy, * *MBA, Ph.D.* *SIFE Faculty Advisor &* *Associate Professor of Economics* * * *304-473-8477* *304-473-8479 (FAX)* *SIFE(a)wvwc.edu* <SIFE(a)wvwc.edu>** [image: logow]** * * * * *Shawn McPherson * *Co-Director * *304-669-8459* * * *Samantha Phillips * *Co-Director* *304-677-8914 * * * * * * * *59 College Avenue*** *Buckhannon* *West Virginia*** *26201* * * February 5, 2009 Dear Environmental Sustainability Professional: What is your business, organization, or corporation doing to sustain our environment? Do consumers know about your products and or services? Are you looking for a way to market your latest innovations while also trying to remain stable in such a fragile economy? If so, we, the West Virginia Wesleyan College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team would like to invite you to be a part of the "2009 West Virginia Go Green Convention". This event was established to promote the greening of America's businesses and community through demonstrations of environmental sustainability practices and by exhibiting innovative "green" products, thereby supporting the education and networking of both consumers and producers. This convention has been endorsed by the state of West Virginia because of its vital contribution in keeping West Virginia both, "Wild and Wonderful." Our SIFE team's commitment to environmental sustainability sparked the development of this convention. We believe that through your support and participation in this convention, we can teach and promote a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous lifestyle. This convention can be a great opportunity for your company to respond to the ongoing "green" movement happening in America. More and more, customers are choosing products that are environmentally friendly. Our convention can benefit your organization by helping your business appeal to new customers face-to-face, while also developing networking relations. Furthermore, your organization can impact how consumers buy and think when making future purchases. This convention will also be a great opportunity for your business to gain some news media coverage through supporting the greening of America. The convention will be held on February 21, 2009 from 12:00- 6:00PM in the West Virginia Wesleyan College Auxiliary Gym. We have enclosed a brochure and all needed application materials with this letter so that you may participate in our event. We ask that your organization please inform us of your decision to participate by February 9, 2009. You can also register online at www.wvgogreenconvention.com. If your company has any questions or comments about the coWenvention, or if you wish to speak with a director, please call Shawn McPherson at 1-304-669-8459 or Samantha Phillips at 1-304-677-8914. Looking forward to hearing from you, [image: SIFE.jpg] NTMail K12 - the Mail Server for Education -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-1361 "There is no forward until you have gone back" ~Buddha

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Weekly Spin: Coal Industry Front Group's Dirty Tactics
by Paul Wilson 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

The Weekly Spin, February 3, 2009Blog Postings<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qMBnhe8sC5H%2BFesYKr…>Coal Industry Front Group's Dirty Tactics<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=DikcMVexdQIq0PWEUc8P…> Source: DeSmog Blog, January 16, 2009 "Our goal is straightforward," wrote the head of the Center for Energy and Economic Development<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Szk4l7GAQZOLrTUJhFdo…>, now called the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=yEr8iEZ7m5%2FozNfxeU…>. "Persuade states that voluntary sequestration activities<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=RVVZAyqu0Vs8GizU8eSr…>and technology investments are appropriate policies to address climate change<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=vma8OESHHhg%2FtBy53q…>concerns, while government mandatory controls are not." The 2004 memo (pdf)<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=eg%2BeKllS3cfyOt%2FW…>, written to the head of Peabody Energy<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=B8kkcNKgQ7D30Nur0mpd…>, also details the industry front group<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=vWwc7EBX6sHSGpP2rsaU…>'s efforts to "sow discord among the RGGI states," the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative by ten U.S. states<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=t31a2zO%2BFSeYj9RG26…>. That was done via front group-sponsored research that concluded the RGGI states would face "negative economic consequences" for reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while having "an infinitesimal affect on global GHG concentrations." On the federal level, the memo boasts, "We activated the Americans for Balanced Energy Choices<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=X1rwhJg8IO77a%2BfuFu…>(ABEC) citizen army to call targeted U.S. Senators," in opposition to the McCain-Lieberman climate change bill<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=WsTu7p818GnsEosdyiKG…> . -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-1361 "There is no forward until you have gone back" ~Buddha

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Re: [EC] Fwd: Wind jobs outstrip the coal industry !!
by jbc329＠earthlink.net 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Very good point Bill, even though the power companies are really just the coal companies wearing different hats..... John Christensen jbc329(a)earthlink.net "Come forth into the light of things, Let nature be your teacher." William Wordsworth ----- Original Message ----- From: William V. DePaulo, Esq. To: James Kotcon Cc: DSGJr(a)aol.com; jbc329(a)earthlink.net; Vickie Wolfe; Daniel Chiotos; EC(a)osenergy.org Sent: 2/3/2009 9:48:37 AM Subject: Re: [EC] Fwd: Wind jobs outstrip the coal industry !! Interesting article, Jim. Altho the statistical attacks in the comments following the article may have some validity nationwide, in W. Va. the point is very powerful. Protecting coal jobs is one thing, protecting utilities is another. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:54 AM, James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> wrote: This needs to go far and wide in WV. JBK >>> Paula Carrell <Paula.Carrell(a)sierraclub.org> 1/29/2009 3:18 PM >>> Check out this story -- Fortune Magazine in Jan. Opening sentence: "Here's a talking point in the green jobs debate: The wind industry now employs more people than coal mining in the United States." Jayme Hill in VA picked it up. pc http://greenwombat.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/01/28/wind-jobs-outstrip-the-… _______________________________________________ EC mailing list EC(a)osenergy.org http://osenergy.org/mailman/listinfo/ec -- William V. DePaulo, Esq. 179 Summers Street, Suite 232 Charleston, WV 25301-2163 Tel: 304-342-5588 Fax: 304-342-5505 william.depaulo(a)gmail.com www.passeggiata.com

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Re: [EC] Wind jobs outstrip the coal industry !!
by DSGJr＠aol.com 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Go to the Fortune blog that Jim cited and read the comments. I believe there are other blogs linked there as well. don In a message dated 2/3/2009 9:24:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jbc329(a)earthlink.net writes: Boy Don you really know how to ruin a great thought now don't you....we've got to figure out a way to make this work for all of us, I guess we need to fact check it asap.... John Christensen _jbc329(a)earthlink.net_ (mailto:jbc329@earthlink.net) "Power concedes nothing without demand." Frederick Douglas ----- Original Message ----- From: (mailto:DSGJr@aol.com) To: _jkotcon(a)wvu.edu_ (mailto:jkotcon@wvu.edu) ;_jbc329(a)earthlink.net_ (mailto:jbc329@earthlink.net) ;_ibtreehugger(a)gmail.com_ (mailto:ibtreehugger@gmail.com) ;_trouserdude(a)gmail.com_ (mailto:trouserdude@gmail.com) ;_EC(a)osenergy.org_ (mailto:EC@osenergy.org) Sent: 2/3/2009 9:14:24 AM Subject: Re: Wind jobs outstrip the coal industry !! Shows an interesting trend, continues to point out the decrease in mining jobs. Others have picked this story up, and there has been a negative response primarily pointing out that the numbers are not comparing apples to apples; ie, the wind jobs figure apparently includes "indirect" jobs, while the mining jobs figure does not. I am not yet comfortable using this as a factoid. don In a message dated 2/3/2009 8:54:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jkotcon(a)wvu.edu writes: This needs to go far and wide in WV. JBK >>> Paula Carrell <Paula.Carrell(a)sierraclub.org> 1/29/2009 3:18 PM >>> Check out this story -- Fortune Magazine in Jan. Opening sentence: "Here’s a talking point in the green jobs debate: The wind industry now employs more people than coal mining in the United States." Jayme Hill in VA picked it up. pc http://greenwombat.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/01/28/wind-jobs-outstrip-the-… l-industry/ ____________________________________ Stay up to date on the latest news - _from sports scores to stocks and so much more_ (http://aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022) . **************Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022)

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Fwd: Wind jobs outstrip the coal industry !!
by James Kotcon 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

This needs to go far and wide in WV. JBK >>> Paula Carrell <Paula.Carrell(a)sierraclub.org> 1/29/2009 3:18 PM >>> Check out this story -- Fortune Magazine in Jan. Opening sentence: "Here’s a talking point in the green jobs debate: The wind industry now employs more people than coal mining in the United States." Jayme Hill in VA picked it up. pc http://greenwombat.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/01/28/wind-jobs-outstrip-the-…

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