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by Duane330＠aol.com 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS On March 30, 2007, Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company (TrAILCo) filed an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for the construction and operation of the West Virginia segments of a 500 kV electric transmission line and related facilities in Monongalia, Preston, Tucker, Grant, Hardy and Hampshire Counties. By Commission Order issued on October 24, 2007, the Commission directed that the Commission's Division of Administrative Law Judges hold additional public comment hearings in Preston County, in addition to the public comment hearings already scheduled. Accordingly, the following additional public comment hearings have been scheduled for this proceeding: On Monday, November 26, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department and Community Building, 2"d Floor, Buckwheat Room, 115 Brown Avenue, Kingwood, West Virginia. Anyone interested in this proceeding may appear at the public comment hearings and make such statements as may be deemed appropriate with repect to the proceedings. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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[Fwd: [fom] Waxman to Introduce Coal Moratorium]
by Regina Hendrix 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Wanted to be sure you saw this. Regina

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LINK TO TRAILCO RESP TO SIERRA DISCO REQUEST #5
by William V. DePaulo, Esq. 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

The case *07-0508-E-CN (Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company)* has had the following activity : Activity Date: *11/19/2007* Activity Description: *Response to Sierra Club's Fifth Discovery Request, filed by Counsel for Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company* Click here to view associated document.<http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/WebDocket/ViewDocument.cfm?CaseActivityI…> This is an automated message. *Do not respond to this message*. The Public Service Commission does not accept electronic filings, you will receive a hard copy in the mail. If you wish to respond to the enclosed document, you may do so in writing. Please send your response to the Executive Secretary at the address below. Please add *docketnotify(a)psc.state.wv.us* to your address book to ensure delivery of this notice. About this Notice: You are receiving this notice at * william.depaulo(a)gmail.com* as part of the PSC Service List for this case. If you have received this notice in error, please notify Sharon Stewart <skstewart(a)psc.state.wv.us>or Lynada Woods <lwoods(a)psc.state.wv.us> at: *WV Public Service Commission PO Box 812 Charleston, WV 25323 304.340.0378 or Toll Free 1.800.344.5113 Fax: 304.340.0325* -- 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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LINK TO TRAILCO'S RESP TO SIERRA DISCO 3
by William V. DePaulo, Esq. 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

The case *07-0508-E-CN (Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company)* has had the following activity : Activity Date: *11/15/2007* Activity Description: *Response to Sierra Club's Third Discovery Request, filed by Counsel for Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company* Click here to view associated document.<http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/WebDocket/ViewDocument.cfm?CaseActivityI…> This is an automated message. *Do not respond to this message*. The Public Service Commission does not accept electronic filings, you will receive a hard copy in the mail. If you wish to respond to the enclosed document, you may do so in writing. Please send your response to the Executive Secretary at the address below. Please add *docketnotify(a)psc.state.wv.us* to your address book to ensure delivery of this notice. About this Notice: You are receiving this notice at * william.depaulo(a)gmail.com* as part of the PSC Service List for this case. If you have received this notice in error, please notify Sharon Stewart <skstewart(a)psc.state.wv.us>or Lynada Woods <lwoods(a)psc.state.wv.us> at: *WV Public Service Commission PO Box 812 Charleston, WV 25323 304.340.0378 or Toll Free 1.800.344.5113 Fax: 304.340.0325* -- 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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LINK TO TRAILCO'S RESP TO SIERRA DISCO 4
by William V. DePaulo, Esq. 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

The case *07-0508-E-CN (Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company)* has had the following activity : Activity Date: *11/16/2007* Activity Description: *Response to Sierra Club's Fourth Discovery Request, filed by Counsel for Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company* Click here to view associated document.<http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/WebDocket/ViewDocument.cfm?CaseActivityI…> This is an automated message. *Do not respond to this message*. The Public Service Commission does not accept electronic filings, you will receive a hard copy in the mail. If you wish to respond to the enclosed document, you may do so in writing. Please send your response to the Executive Secretary at the address below. Please add *docketnotify(a)psc.state.wv.us* to your address book to ensure delivery of this notice. About this Notice: You are receiving this notice at * william.depaulo(a)gmail.com* as part of the PSC Service List for this case. If you have received this notice in error, please notify Sharon Stewart <skstewart(a)psc.state.wv.us>or Lynada Woods <lwoods(a)psc.state.wv.us> at: *WV Public Service Commission PO Box 812 Charleston, WV 25323 304.340.0378 or Toll Free 1.800.344.5113 Fax: 304.340.0325* -- 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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FW: [energy activists] VICTORY in 9th circuit court! Act Now!
by Grubb, Karen 17 Nov '07

17 Nov '07

________________________________ From: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:03 PM To: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] VICTORY in 9th circuit court! Act Now! Fuel economy victory! Court cites failure to address costs of global warming... On November 15, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the Bush Administration's new light truck fuel economy standards. The Administration's new standards for SUVs, minivans and pickups would increase fuel economy a meager 1.3 mpg from 2007 to model year 2010. The court ordered the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) back to the drawing board to close a loophole for SUVs as well as to account for the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas pollution in its cost-benefit analyses of new standards - factors that should lead to higher standards! This decision comes at a time when Congress is considering raising fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks to 35 mpg by 2020, an increase which would save 1.2 million barrels of oil per day in 2020. This court decision should impel Congress to fulfill its role in setting fuel economy standards, reducing global warming pollution and our oil dependence. We can't rely on the Bush administration to set meaningful increases in fuel economy. This is why it is imperative that Congress pass final energy legislation to raise fuel economy standards, as well as establish a renewable electricity standard, before the end of the year. Please respond to this news by writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) and sending to your local and state newspapers. Talking points * On November 15, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Bush Administration had failed to consider the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in setting fuel economy standards for light trucks. * We cannot afford the costs of failing to act on global warming and consumers deserve vehicles that go farther on a gallon of gas. * Congress has an opportunity to make real progress in reducing global warming pollution and our oil dependence by passing final energy legislation this year that will set us on the path to getting 35 mpg in 2020. * Rep _______ /Senators ________ and ____________ should help pass final energy legislation NOW to raise fuel economy standards and establish a national renewable electricity standard. SUV loophole talking points * Light trucks contribute eight percent of U.S. global warming emissions and constitute over half of our passenger vehicle fleet. * Many light trucks, or SUVs, are intended as passenger vehicles and should be required to meet fuel economy standards that reflect their use. * The Ninth Circuit Court ordered the Administration to close the "SUV loophole," which increases global warming pollution and oil dependence. Sample LTE [As reported in the article, "XXXXX,"] the Ninth Circuit court found the Administration failed in its responsibility to set fuel economy standards that reflect the urgency of reducing global warming pollution. It also found that light trucks and SUVs used as passenger vehicles should be required to meet standards that reflect their use. The technology is available to make all cars and trucks to go farther on a gallon of gas and we all would like to save money at the gas pump while reducing global warming pollution. Congress has an opportunity to make real progress in reducing global warming pollution and our oil dependence by bringing final energy legislation across the finish line this year. The House and Senate have each passed crucial energy provisions, including a gradual increase in fuel economy standards to 35 mpg by 2020. We cannot afford the costs of failing to act. Rep. ___________ can help flip the switch on our clean energy future by supporting a national renewable electricity standard of 15 percent by 2020, higher fuel economy standards and energy efficiency standards Sample LTE [As reported in the article, "XXXXX,"] the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the Administration must consider the tremendous benefits of reducing greenhouse gas pollution in its fuel economy proposal for light trucks. Congress should do the same. We cannot afford the costs of failing to act on global warming. While NHTSA goes back to the drawing board to revise its light truck ruling, Congress needs to move forward to get the energy bill across the finish line so that we can begin to see real improvements in fuel economy. Last summer, the Senate voted to raise fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks to a modest 35 mpg by 2020, and the House required electric utilities to produce a percentage of the energy from renewable sources. Rep. ___________ should help pass final legislation before the end of the year. Articles USA Today www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-11-15-court-fuel_N.htm ABC News http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=capitol_reports&id=5764610 Detroit Free Press http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MI_FUEL_ECONOMY_MIOL-?SITE=MIDTF& SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT San Jose Mercury News www.mercurynews.com/ci_7479269?nclick_check=1 Columbus Dispatch www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2007/11/16/Fuel_sta ndards_1116.ART_ART_11-16-07_A1_TH8G73O.html?sid=101 Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/15/AR2007111502633 .html?nav=rss_email/components Did your state or local newspapers print the story? If they did, respond with an LTE calling on Congress to act now! If they didn't, write a letter anyway! You can find more sample LTEs at www.sierraclub.org/flip/do Sierra Club press release (attached) Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583

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FW: power plants
by Grubb, Karen 17 Nov '07

17 Nov '07

Searching by state works, too. -----Original Message----- From: William Grubb [mailto:bgrubb@usm.maine.edu] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 3:34 PM To: Grubb, Karen Subject: power plants This site was listed in the paper. It's not easy to use. Best if you search by zip code. http://carma.org/

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bumper stickers
by Barbara Fallon 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Nate, I finally received the bumper sticker. They look great. We are getting them distributed. Good work and thank you. Barbara ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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WVEDA allocates remainder of development bond funds
by James Kotcon 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

If Longview is getting WVEDA tax-exempt bonding authority, does this give us an argument before the PSC for increased public oversight? JBK >From the Charleston Gazette: November 16, 2007 WVEDA allocates remainder of development bond funds By Sarah K. Winn Staff writer The West Virginia Economic Development Authority doled out the remaining yearly tax-exempt industrial development bond money to four large-scale power projects Thursday. Appalachian Power Co. was allocated $26 million: $13 million each for the Mountaineer and Amos power plants. Ohio Power Co. also received $26 million, for its Mitchell and Amos projects. Longview Power LLC, which was given almost $33 million last month, received the balance; $17,183,450 for the Longview Power plant. With the December deadline looming, the board postponed a resolution concerning the incomplete projects funded by the Economic Development Grant Committee. In 2004, the now-obsolete committee awarded 47 statewide projects nearly $225 million. Last year, much of the money went unspent and the WVEDA said the projects could lose their funding if not completed by Dec. 31, 2007. The resolution will be made at the December meeting to "address the status of the projects that aren't complete and how to move forward," WVEDA executive director David Warner said. So far, about $199 million, or just over 88 percent, has been spent. Just over $1 million was spent in October including approximately $1,700 for the Town of Moorefield's wastewater treatment plant, $24,210 for South Charleston's biotechnology incubator, $457,000 for West Virginia University's Blanchette Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and $572,000 for Beckley's The Woodlands and the Raleigh County Airport Industrial Park. To contact staff writer Sarah K. Winn, use e-mail or call 348-5156.

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Fwd: Another coal plant folds.
by James Kotcon 15 Nov '07

15 Nov '07

News from Florida. This was to be funded by the same DOE program that just released the EIS for Western Greenbrier. Note that they had the ground-breaking for this plant in September, and in November, it was canceled anyway. Enjoy. JBK >>> Susie Caplow <susiecaplowe(a)comcast.net> 11/15/2007 4:46 PM >>> Orlando utility shelves coal-gasification plant Kevin Spear and Mark Schlueb Sentinel Staff Writers November 15, 2007 > Concerned about the threat of a future carbon tax, the Orlando Utilities Commission reversed course Wednesday and killed plans to use gasified coal to power its next electrical plant. OUC and its partner, Southern Co., said the decision was driven by the growing likelihood of a tax or penalty for carbon pollution, which comes from burning coal and other fossil fuels. Carbon is widely blamed by scientists as a major cause of global warming. "Everybody knows the environment for carbon regulation is becoming intense," said Jan Aspuru, OUC's vice president of power resources. "The political climate has changed dramatically." OUC's $550 million project is the sixth coal plant in Florida to be shelved during the past year, as the specter of tougher pollution standards looms over the power industry. The highly touted Orlando project got off the ground with a pledge by the U.S. Department of Energy to back it with $293 million in long-term loans. Plans had progressed so far that local, state and federal officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the 300-megawatt plant in east Orange County in September. In a process called coal gasification, the new plant would have chemically extracted burnable gases from relatively cheap and plentiful Wyoming coal. Those gases would then have been burned in a high-efficiency electricity generator. The technology was praised by OUC and Southern Co. as a way to rely on coal while vastly reducing pollution that contributes to smog, acid rain and mercury contamination. But gasification was not expected to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, the suspected culprit in global warming. The hope was that the plant could help engineers find ways to capture and store carbon that would otherwise be pumped into the atmosphere. Southern Co., which built and tested a pilot plant in Alabama, said the project would demonstrate the company's quest to make coal a cleaner fuel. With that in mind, even some environmentalists opposed to coal plants withheld opposition to the Orlando project. "I'm sort of shocked they would use this project as a flagship to justify continued use of coal," said Stephen Smith, director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. "And now they pull the plug on it." This year has proved fatal to proposed coal plants in Florida, in part because Gov. Charlie Crist launched efforts to slash greenhouse gases generated by power plants and automobiles. In July, Crist signed an executive order requiring utilities to cut emissions 40 percent by 2025, a level that would equal the amount generated in 1990. "We are in a cloud of regulatory confusion, and we don't know what the next step is," said Barry Moline, executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association. "There's no question utilities are concerned, and we need some direction." OUC general manager Ken Ksionek said the utility will lose about $22 million in the decision to stop construction. However, that figure could have doubled if plans for the plant continued much further, he said. OUC will try to make up for losses by purchasing from Southern Co. a 165-acre parcel near Orlando International Airport that the Atlanta-based utility had acquired several years ago. The tentative purchase price of $5 million is less than market value, Ksionek said, and the property could be used for another power plant. The coal-gasification plant would have opened in about three years. OUC will continue with efforts to build its 300-megawatt generator with enough power for about 70,000 homes, but with natural gas as its fuel instead of gasified coal. Even without the new plant, the utility won't immediately face problems generating enough electricity, officials said. OUC said it plans to ramp up efforts to get customers to conserve electricity by encouraging solar heating of water, better insulation of homes and other measures. But the decision to drop coal gasification already has led the utility to explore an option that brings another huge amount of controversy: nuclear power. "If the world is going to move away from carbon, then nuclear will have an extremely important part," OUC's Aspuru said. Aaron Deslatte of the Tallahassee bureau contributed to this report. Kevin Spear can be reached at kspear(a)orlandosentinel.com <mailto:kspear@orlandosentinel.com> 407-420-5062. \Mark Schlueb can be reached at 407-420-5417 or mschlueb(a)orlandosentinel.com Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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