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FW: [energy activists] SC statement on Lieberman-Warner cap and trade bill
by Grubb, Karen 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

If you wish to receive emails from Allison Forbes, write to her and ask to be put on her list. She also has an energy call each Tuesday at 8:30. The next energy activist call will be Tuesday, October 9 at 8:30pm Eastern. Starting on the 9th, energy activist calls will be held weekly through October. Call-in number: 1-866-501-6174 Code: 2239223# ________________________________ From: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:48 PM To: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] SC statement on Lieberman-Warner cap and trade bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 17 OCTOBER 2007 CONTACT: Josh Dorner, 202.675.2384 (w), 202.679.7570 (m) Sierra Club Statement on Lieberman-Warner Bill Senators Showing Leadership, Critical Improvements to Bill Needed Tomorrow Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Warner (R-VA) are expected to introduce their comprehensive global warming legislation. The bill caps 80 percent of total U.S. emissions. It sets out a goal of reducing capped emissions 15 percent by 2020 and 70 percent by 2050. Taking additional energy efficiency provisions into account, the bill would result in a 51-63 percent reduction in total emissions. The bill would initially auction only 24 percent of its allowances, rising to a 73 percent auction in 2036. Statement of Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director "We very much appreciate the leadership Senators Lieberman and Warner have shown by taking on this extremely important issue. We also compliment them for having made some positive adjustments to their legislation since it was first proposed. We applaud Senator Boxer for taking up this issue in her committee at such a critical moment. "The bill is a significant political step forward for the U.S. Congress, but unfortunately the legislation as introduced still falls short what is demanded by the science and the public to meet the challenge of global warming. This comes even as U.S. states, cities, and counties move forward with ambitious, science-based proposals to tackle the issue. We look forward to working with Senators to seek the additional improvements necessary for the bill to sufficiently address the challenge before us. "At this crucial moment, we must continue to insist on a global warming bill that is committed to scientific integrity and economic fairness. In order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, we must cut emissions 80 percent by 2050--an achievable annual reduction of about 2 percent. In order to get the market moving and bring America's clean energy future to life, any bill must start out strong by seeking a short-term reduction on the order of 20 percent of total emissions by 2020. Disturbances to the climate have come more quickly and forcefully than even the most pessimistic among us predicted. The Lieberman-Warner bill, as introduced, leaves us in serious danger of reaching the tipping points that scientists tell us could lead to catastrophic changes to the climate. "Polluters should pay for what they do and any bill must allocate allowances for the public benefit, not private windfalls. A 100 percent auction would not only ensure that polluters pay for the damage they are doing to the climate, but would also provide the funds necessary to ensure a just transition for workers, protect consumers from rising energy costs, and make the investments in new technology needed to make the new clean energy economy a reality. While the bill has moved in the right direction, it gives too many free allowances to polluters for far too long--enriching executives and shareholders instead of generating the funds needed to help us meet our emissions goals and ensure a smooth transition to the clean energy economy. "We also urge the Senate to continue to press ahead toward passage of a final energy bill. Passing an energy bill that includes the Senate-passed fuel economy provision and the House-passed Renewable Electricity Standard will itself make real progress in the fight against global warming and set the stage for the kind of meaningful, long-term reductions that any economy-wide global warming bill must achieve." # # # Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583

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Sierra Club Wins One in Iowa
by James Kotcon 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Coal-Fired Power Plant Blocked in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa, October 15, 2007 (ENS) - Opponents of a new coal-fired power plant proposed in Waterloo, including the Sierra Club and the Iowa Farmers Union, celebrated a victory Thursday when a state panel rejected the City of Waterloo's request to annex land for the plant. The City Development Board decided that the annexation of land owned by residents who oppose the annexation did not meet the state guidelines for approval. Hundreds of citizens protested the annexation at a hearing in September. LS Power is proposing the $1.5 billion, 750-megawatt plant to serve up to 500,000 homes, some of which may be out of the state. "It was clear that this annexation was not in the public interest," said Carole Yates of the Cedar Prairie Group of the Sierra Club. "Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of global warming in the country and this proposal was a collection of worst practices - for our energy system, for our economy, for the environment, and for our community." The annexation proposal came before the City Development Board because a landowner, retired farmer Merle Bell, is standing against the plant. Last month more than 500 people rallied at Bell's farm in support of Bell and against LS Power. His farm has been in his family for more than a century. "I've lived on this land all my life," says Bell. "I promised my father I'd never sell the farm and I don't want to sell." Bell was joined in opposing the annexation and development of the site by neighbor Phyllis Morgan and 17 farmers who are opposed to plans for transmission lines across their land. The farmers' resistance attracted the attention of Iowa Farmers Union, which officially opposes the plant. "We have concluded that farmers benefit more from farm-based renewable energy than from giant new coal plants. We consider plants like this a threat to a sustainable, farm-based rural economy," said Gregg Heide of Pomeroy, board member of Iowa Farmers Union. Sierra Club and the citizen advocacy group, Community Energy Solutions, represented by nonprofit law firm Plains Justice, filed briefs against the proposal. "This is the beginning of the end for LS Power in Iowa," said Sierra Club organizer Mark Kresowik. "States across the country are recognizing the dangers of overdependence on coal and have rejected new plants. It's time for Governor Culver to truly embrace energy efficiency and renewable energy and say no to more dirty coal." The lack of annexation approval may not mean the end for this project as the city can reapply with a different configuration of land to be annexed. LS Power Project Manager Mark Milburn said the vote does not derail the project, which could go on even without annexation. But the utility wants to pay taxes to the city, and it makes sense to add the land to the already developed nearby industrial park, he said. Florida, Oklahoma, Delaware, Idaho, and California have rejected new coal plants in favor of cleaner energy options in the past 12 months.

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Fwd: Track the Energy Bill End Game Free
by James Kotcon 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

I am not sure how I got this, but this web site indicates that a provision in the federal energy bill may allow Coal-To-Liquids to qualify as part of a renewable energy standard. Has anyone heard anything about this? Jim Kotcon >>> EnergyWashington <ew-alerts(a)iwpnews.com> 10/17/2007 8:59 AM >>> Special Coverage From EnergyWashington.com Dear James Kotcon, Use our complimentary trial[1] to track behind-the-scenes maneuvering for an energy bill conference, which is turning out to be not as cut-and-dry as Democrats had hoped. EnergyWashington is the daily online and print newsletter service from Inside Washington Publishers that has become must-reading for energy professionals who follow both regulatory and congressional policymaking. We’d like to offer you a free two-week trial to try EnergyWashington and learn how valuable EnergyWashington will be to you and your organization. Here are some of the top headlines on EnergyWashington right now:[2] *Administration Negotiating With House On RES It Can Support * *CTL Argues For Place In Meeting Renewable Electricity Mandate, RFS * *State-Federal Debates Over Transmission Planning Intensifying * *South Coast, Industry Fault Draft State Alternative Fuels Plan * Your trial to EnergyWashington delivers: - A daily online news service updated throughout the day. - The latest issue of the newsletter, _EnergyWashington Week_, available online every Monday. - The Newsroom Blog – news and notes from the Editor’s desk. - A document retrieval library with tens of thousands of documents. - Special news sections on carbon regulation, alternative fuels and vehicles, transportation, congress, FERC, the states and much more. You will receive your username and password in seconds when you activate your trial to EnergyWashington[3]. Your trial will automatically expire at the end of two weeks with no further action required. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions[4]. For assistance, please call our customer service at 800-424-9068 or 703-416-8505. Regards, John Grano Energy Washington Inside Washington Publishers 1225 S Clark Street Suite 1400 Arlington, VA 22202 If you wish to unsubscribe from EnergyWashington.com email notifications please click here[5]. You may also contact our online customer service department by phone at 1-800-424-9068 or 703-416-8505 or via e-mail at energywashington(a)iwpnews.com[6]. Copyright 2007 Inside Washington Publishers, 1225 S. Clark St., Suite 1400, Arlington, VA 22202 Contact Us[7] | Privacy Policy[8] | Terms and Conditions[9] [1] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/37014/0/ [2] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/7353/0/ [3] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/37014/0/ [4] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/7357/0/ [5] http://iwp.lyris.net/u?id=108856B&o=7720&n=T&c=F&l=energywashington [6] mailto:energywashington@iwpnews.com [7] mailto:energywashington@iwpnews.com [8] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/7348/0/ [9] http://iwp.lyris.net/t/7720/108856/7349/0/

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Phone Banking tonight at MountainLair
by James Kotcon 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

The phone bank tonight will be held at the Side Pocket Pub in the Lair from 6-8 PM (seems some people want to imbibe their favorite legal beverage). Bring friends and a cell phone. I have lists and a semi-script, so come call your Sierra Friends (both those you know and some you will want to know) and urge them to come to the PSC hearings on the Allegheny Power Line. I will have some type of refreshments, so bring a friend and enthusiasm! JBK

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Fwd: Al Gore and the twilight of coal
by Paul Wilson 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Note the quote from the CEO of New Energy Finance. best, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Virginia.Cramer(a)sierraclub.org <Virginia.Cramer(a)sierraclub.org> Date: Oct 12, 2007 1:58 PM Subject: Al Gore and the twilight of coal To: bruce_nilles(a)prodigy.net, Alice.McKeown(a)sierraclub.org, Pat.Gallagher(a)sierraclub.org, sarah.hodgdon(a)earthlink.net, Jesse.Simons(a)sierraclub.org, baumling(a)aol.com, pjgrunt(a)gmail.com Cc: #Media.SIERRACLUB(a)sierraclub.org From a blog- The Business of Green. *Al Gore and the twilight of coal? * Posted by James Kanter <green.iht(a)gmail.com> in General<http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=1>, Energy Business <http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=4>, Alternative Energy <http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=7> Al Gore may have won his Nobel Peace Prize fo raising awareness about the threat of global warming, but he also is being credited with another key Business of Green development: mounting signs of the demise of coal-fired power in countries like Britain and the United States, even as the some developing countries burn ever larger quantities of the fuel. On the same day Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize<http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/10/12/europe/nobel.php>, Greenpeace demonstrators in Britain were winding down a dramatic protest to block<http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/climate/greenpeace-shuts-down-coal-fired-…>attempts by the German power giant E.ON to build new coal facilities at Kingsnorth in southeast England. Their rallying cry? Al Gore's comment earlier this year that he couldn't "understand why there aren't rings of young people blocking bulldozers and preventing them from constructing coal-fired power stations." It's not the first protest against new coal facilities: In the United States, TXU, a big utility, was stopped from rolling out coal plants earlier this year in Texas after widespread opposition to the plans by investors and environmentalists. It remains to be seen whether the coal industry really is in headlong retreat — and whether Gore will strengthen his calls for an end to coal-fired power. But energy industry experts already see growing demand for wind, solar and other sources of renewable power as coal comes under increasing pressure. "It's becoming impossible to build coal stations," Michael Liebreich, founder and CEO of New Energy Finance, a London-based research company, said during a visit to Paris on Friday. The backlash against coal "is one of the driving forces for the clean energy industry." ____________ Virginia Cramer Media Coordinator Sierra Club tel: 202.675.6279 fax: 202.547.6009 -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-6975

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Fwd: AlterNet: The Government Sanctioned Bombing of Appalachia
by James Kotcon 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

If anyone ever asks you what you are fightin' for, this is it. JBK >>> <paula.carrell(a)sierraclub.org> 10/15/2007 5:26 PM >>> This story has been forwarded to you from http://www.alternet.org by paula.carrell(a)sierraclub.org wanted to make sure you saw this ------------------------------------- The Government Sanctioned Bombing of Appalachia http://www.alternet.org/environment/64547 Thanks to Bush, Big Coal uses 3 million pounds of explosives each day in West Virginia to fuel our addiction to dirty energy. -------------------------------------

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Fw: Validation of your work
by Allan Tweddle 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Rick How kind of you. This remarkable honour to Al Gore for his energetic and inspirational leadership is so well deserved. And to think that he has won BOTH the Nobel Prize and an Academy Award may be a first. Attached is the memo that we all just received. He has dedicated all the funds to continue the education of the public. He is quite an inspiration, and I feel honoured to have met him and to have been selected by him and his organization to have all his resources at my disposal to spread the word. All the best...and put me to work around the State...I am open to presentations whenever and wherever we can set one up logically and logistically. There is no charge...just travel expenses if there are any..."Have slides...will travel" Thanks again Rick for your kind words Allan Cell: (304) 610-2656 Allan Tweddle Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum Sir Henry Royce, 1924 ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Remish<mailto:rick.remish@cesd.wvu.edu> To: Allan Tweddle<mailto:allantweddle@msn.com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 9:46 AM Subject: Validation of your work Allan - it was joy to learn about Al Gore's award this morning! I wanted to send a note to you. Just remember, even in the most difficult times, much of your personal work, message, and beliefs on environmental stewardship have been elevated by this announcement. And I am very happy for you. Kind regards rick Rick Remish Executive Director Imagine West Virginia Phone: (O) 304/293-5551 ext. 38 (Mobile):304/282-4022 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers.

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Fwd: A Federal Energy legislation: [energy activists] Important activist materials
by Paul Wilson 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Greetings: this seems like a good task for the Energy Committee. And something that could be done fairly quickly if a volunteer or 2 step forward to do an LTE. I will do one LTE for an EP newspaper. Can we also hit Morgantown and Charleston? thanks, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul Wilson <pjpaulgrunt(a)gmail.com> Date: Oct 12, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: Fwd: A Federal Energy legislation: [energy activists] Important activist materials To: Paul Wilson <pjgrunt(a)gmail.com> Folks, The Sierra Club's No. 1 federal legislative priority is to pass a strong energy bill this fall. While some other organizations are devoting time to possible action later this fall on the Lieberman-Warner Global Warming legislation, we frankly believe that real action on global warming will be achieved if we can pass an energy bill that increases the MPG of cars and light trucks and mandates renewable energy standards for utilities. This is a MUST pass bill for us. In our region, our principal congressional work will be centered in MD, TN and VA. That is not to say that you can't be very helpful in other states by calling your member of congress and writing letters to the editors. Each Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM our DC Energy Team sponsors a conference call to update us on the current status of the energy legislation and strategy. If you would like to join these calls and play a role in passing the energy legislation, please let Allison.forbes(a)sierraclub.org know of your interest. Also, please let me know, if you have any questions or if you need assistance. See materials attached that Allison sent our to her energy activist list –I apologize you have already received these materials. Thanks, Glen Glen Besa, Regional Director Sierra Club Appalachian Region (DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) 422 East Franklin Street, Suite 302 Richmond, VA 23219 O-804-225-9113 x 104 F-804-225-9114 C-804-387-6001 glen.besa(a)sierraclub.org ________________________________ From: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:15 PM To: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] Important activist materials As we continue to build expectations for a strong energy bill that includes the best provisions from the House- and Senate-passed legislation, there are several key activities that will help us raise the noise and create demand. Ideally, in each congressional district this month, we would place several LTEs in local newspapers, hold a Solutions Tour and get Sierra Club leaders to an in-district meeting with the member of Congress and their staff. I look forward to what we will accomplish... October actions 1. Send a Letter to the Editor (LTE) of your state and local newspapers. Congressional staff collect any printed references to their bosses: Getting a short letter printed is an easy way to send a strong message to members of Congress and the public. Take advantage of local and national energy news to respond with an LTE calling for action by your Senators and Representative. Get other activists involved. Sample LTEs are attached. 2. Organize a "Solutions Tour" in order to highlight real clean energy and energy efficiency solutions at work in your town or county. The tour should engage your members of Congress and the media: At a press conference at the end of the Tour, call on Congress to take action and pass a strong energy bill this fall. Tours should take place before October 31, if possible, or in early November. Tour materials are attached. 3. Meet with your Representative and Senators. Every member of Congress can demand a strong final energy bill that takes critical steps to curb global warming, create jobs and lower energy bills. Please coordinate with fellow activists, Sierra Club staff and Chapter leaders to set up meetings with your Representative and Senators AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. In-district meeting guidance, including lobby report form, is attached. Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583 -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-6975

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PSC hearings phone bank
by James Kotcon 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Some of the students have tentatively agreed to help out with phone banking to our members next Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 PM. We need to get a list of members in Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Taylor, Tucker, Grant, Hardy, and Hampshire Counties, as well as their phone numbers (specifically avoid those who have asked not to be called. I will prepare a simple script along the lines of: "Hi, I am ___ and I am calling on behalf of Sierra Club. We want you to come to a public hearing to speak against the proposed Allegheny line. The hearings are ..... Dates, times, locations, etc.... Can we count on you to join us? Would you be able to bring friends?, etc. etc. Is that date OK? Does anyone have a suggestion on where to do this? Any other volunteers? (I said I would bring a pizza). The first hearing is the following week, Oct. 23 in Morgantown, so we need to get started. JBK

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Fw: ANNOUNCEMENT: September 12 Stakeholder Session
by Allan Tweddle 10 Oct '07

10 Oct '07

emailScott I just received this announcement today for a meeting that was scheduled in mid September? Energy is so important to the State, this "brainstorming session" should have had PEA members there. This looks like a potentially productive session, even more so than the public hearings we have been holding. Are these going to be rescheduled and held around the State? Why not in Charleston? the Eastern Panhandle...Beckley? Allan ----- Original Message ----- From: A Vision Shared<mailto:VisionShared@mail.cesd.wvu.edu> To: A Vision Shared<mailto:VisionShared@mail.cesd.wvu.edu> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: September 12 Stakeholder Session If you are unable to view this email, please visit http://www.visionshared.com/2007stakeholdersessions/email.html<http://wwwvisionshared.com/2007stakeholdersessions/email.html>. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Fwd: [forestcouncil] Fwd: EPA ANNOUNCES LARGEST SINGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY]
by Regina Hendrix 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Can anyone fill me in on the background of this suit? Was this the suit originated sometime ago by Elliott Spitzer of New York? You will notice the State of WV was not among the plantiffs; however, OVEC and Sierra Club was. Regina

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Re: [EC] Fwd: Re: Allegheny Media Event
by Grubb, Karen 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

I can't miss any more work this week, since I am taking off Friday already for training in MD. Karen -----Original Message----- From: ec-bounces(a)osenergy.org [mailto:ec-bounces@osenergy.org] On Behalf Of James Kotcon Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 5:46 PM To: EC(a)osenergy.org Subject: [EC] Fwd: Re: Allegheny Media Event Anybody busy Wednesday morning? We could participate by handing out our fact sheet, and be available to the press. I have class till 10 AM, but could be there 10:30-noon. Jim Kotcon >>> "Alan J. Sexstone" <asexston(a)wvu.edu> 10/8/2007 5:24 PM >>> >From: Decorwin(a)aol.com >Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:27:08 EDT >Subject: Re: Allegheny Media Event >To: jbalasko(a)wvu.edu, brad.w.stephens(a)gmail.com, ejett(a)labyrinth.net, > bjoyceward(a)yahoo.com, mjmb(a)westco.net, foxtrotwv(a)comcast.net, > erose(a)rosepaddenpetty.com, lewmcdan(a)hrea.coop, sam.dyke(a)gmail.com, > alan.sexstone(a)mail.wvu.edu JIM KOTCON, I can't think of a more perfect venue for a Sierra Club and Associates Protest Rally. See attachment below. Alan Sexstone See attached media event sponsored by our friends at Allegheny. Who among us is a member of the media and can attend this event? > >Don E. Corwin Jr. >General Manager >WinCor Properties LLC >304-292-0400 ><http://www.wincorproperties.com/>www.wincorproperties.com

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Fwd: Re: Allegheny Media Event
by James Kotcon 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

Anybody busy Wednesday morning? We could participate by handing out our fact sheet, and be available to the press. I have class till 10 AM, but could be there 10:30-noon. Jim Kotcon >>> "Alan J. Sexstone" <asexston(a)wvu.edu> 10/8/2007 5:24 PM >>> >From: Decorwin(a)aol.com >Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:27:08 EDT >Subject: Re: Allegheny Media Event >To: jbalasko(a)wvu.edu, brad.w.stephens(a)gmail.com, ejett(a)labyrinth.net, > bjoyceward(a)yahoo.com, mjmb(a)westco.net, foxtrotwv(a)comcast.net, > erose(a)rosepaddenpetty.com, lewmcdan(a)hrea.coop, sam.dyke(a)gmail.com, > alan.sexstone(a)mail.wvu.edu >X-Mailer: 9.0 SE for Windows sub 5041 >X-Spam-Flag: NO >X-PMX-Version: 5.3.3.310218, Antispam-Engine: 2.5.2.311128, >Antispam-Data: 2007.10.8.130350 >X-WVU-PMX-SCORE: Gauge=IIIIIII, Probability=7%, Report='HTML_70_90 >0.1, NO_REAL_NAME 0, __AOL_FROM 0, __C230066_P5 0, __CP_URI_IN_BODY >0, __CT 0, __CTYPE_HAS_BOUNDARY 0, __CTYPE_MULTIPART 0, __HAS_MSGID >0, __HAS_X_MAILER 0, __MIME_HTML 0, __MIME_VERSION 0, __SANE_MSGID >0, __TAG_EXISTS_HTML 0' JIM KOTCON, I can't think of a more perfect venue for a Sierra Club and Associates Protest Rally. See attachment below. Alan Sexstone See attached media event sponsored by our friends at Allegheny. Who among us is a member of the media and can attend this event? > >Don E. Corwin Jr. >General Manager >WinCor Properties LLC >304-292-0400 ><http://www.wincorproperties.com/>www.wincorproperties.com > > > > >---------- >See what's new at ><http://www.aol.com?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001170>AOL.com and ><http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP00300000001169>Make AOL >Your Homepage.

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Fwd: Rockefeller & CTL
by James Kotcon 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

There were two columns in the Gazette this week that CTL is the wrong way to go, but apparently Rockefeller has not gotten the message. The requirement for carbon capture may make this moot, but it is still a dangerous precedent. See story below from Huntington News Net. JBK ***** Oct. 6, 2007 Finance Committee Endorses Rockefeller Coal-to-Liquid Development Proposal By HNN Staff >From Senator Rockefeller's Office Washington, DC (HNN) – Late last night, Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) brokered an agreement with members of the Senate Finance Committee to keep the development of coal-to-liquids (CTL) technology advancing in the right direction. “Many of us have come to understand that a responsible energy policy requires us to harness all of our abundant natural resources, including coal, and to demand and help spawn clean technologies. Clean coal-to-liquids conversion can and should play a big part in achieving energy independence that is so critical to our national security,” Rockefeller said. Specifically, Rockefeller worked with his colleagues to extend the alternative fuel tax credit for CTL development for three more years. To qualify, developers will need to demonstrate that they can capture 50 percent of the carbon emissions from a CTL facility over the next two years; then 75 percent by 2010. The agreement was reached as part of the Finance Committee’s deliberations on a major agricultural assistance bill that included tax incentives aimed at spurring rural development. The bill also includes tax incentives aimed at other alternative fuel research, such as ethanol and other biofuels, natural gas and wind power. “There is no single alternative fuel source that will address our growing energy needs and lessen our dependence on foreign sources of energy. We need to be investing in every solution and hold every solution to a high “green technology” standard. The responsible use of clean coal to meet our electricity and transportation needs must be in the mix,” Rockefeller said. “By including coal-to-liquids in this bill, we’re sending a signal to Wall Street and investors that coal conversion is a technology worth investing in.” Senator Rockefeller has long-supported efforts that would promote CTL development and believes CTL can and must meet high environmental standards. As part of the Senate debate on the Energy Act of 2007, Senator Rockefeller supported efforts to begin a substantial federal government investment – along the lines of the Apollo space program – to begin researching and developing a workable carbon capture and sequestration solution. Additionally, he’s working on legislation that would create a Future Fuels Corporation – a large scale joint government and private effort to finally solve carbon capture. Rockefeller noted that the ability to capture industrial carbon emissions will be the challenge of the coming decades and is crucial to addressing the problem of global climate change. Rockefeller also promoted CTL development in legislation he authored earlier this year to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. The Senator is advocating for the creation of a national center of excellence to develop coal-to-jet fuel technologies. Rockefeller noted that several countries around the world already use fuels derived from coal with great success -- and the U.S. military has some projects underway, specifically, the Air Force is already testing the use of Appalachian coal-based jet fuels. >>> "Vickie Wolfe" <wolfev(a)verizon.net> 10/7/2007 5:06 PM >>> Seen this? Finance Committee Endorses Rockefeller Coal-to-Liquid Development Proposal http://www.huntingtonnews.net/political/071006-staff-politicalrockefeller.h… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vickie L. Wolfe 510 Rosemont Avenue South Charleston, WV 25303-2126 PHONE: (304) 744-8777 E-MAIL: wolfev(a)verizon.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Think coal-derived electricity is "cheap"? Visit http://www.appalachian-center.org/media/2006/vanity_fair_may06.pdf ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ When he was 10, Ralph Nader said, he came home from school and his father, a restaurant owner, demanded of him, "Well, Ralph, what did you learn today? Did you learn how to think? Or did you learn how to believe?"

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Re: [EC] PSC Order-Public Hearings Start Oct. 23
by Grubb, Karen 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

I will not be able to attend these hearings. I have another commitment. -----Original Message----- From: ec-bounces(a)osenergy.org [mailto:ec-bounces@osenergy.org] On Behalf Of James Kotcon Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 9:45 PM To: EC(a)osenergy.org Subject: [EC] PSC Order-Public Hearings Start Oct. 23 Below is the critical part of the PSC Order filed Oct. 3. JBK 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 Virgin-a 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 September 27, 2007, the Commission directed that the Commission's Division of Administrative Law Judges hold public comment hearings in Morgantown, Canaan Valley, Grafton and Moorefield, West Virginia, in addition to the public comment hearings to be held before the Public Service Commission in Charleston, in November. Accordingly, the following public comment hearings have been scheduled for this proceeding: 1. On October 23, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Erickson Alumni Center, West Virginia University, Fine Arts and Patteson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia; 2. On October 24, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Reception Room, 1"' Floor, Taylor County Senior Citizens, Inc., at the intersection of US Routes 119 and 250 South in Grafton, West Virginia; 3. On October 29, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Spruce Room, Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, Route 32 North, Canaan Valley, Davis, West Virginia; 4. On October 30, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, South Branch Inn, 1500 US Route 220 North, Moorefield, West Virginia; and 5. On November 28 and 29, 2007, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on both days, in the HMC Hearing Room, Public Service Commission Building, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia. Anyone interested in this proceeding may appear at any of the designated public comment hearings and make such statements as may be deemed appropriate with respect to this proceeding. _______________________________________________ EC mailing list EC(a)osenergy.org http://osenergy.org/mailman/listinfo/ec

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Re: [EC] Fw: [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn]
by Regina Hendrix 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Allan, you are probably right about the IP address but it doesn't give a message that you can't vote again. Please, everyone on the FOM, the energy list, the CCL list and Mountain Justice lists do as Allan suggests and send to list serves you have access to and all your friends. If he wins this, it will be great publicity for the stop MTR cause. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/ Regina Hendrix Allan Tweddle wrote: > Well that would be the civilized way to do it. > > However, If you and everyone that I sent it to will forward the e-mail > to everyone that you can, that will get a lot of votes as well. > > I have one friend who has several thousand on a newsletter mailing > list that he has runs in Wisconsin and he is distributing it to everyone. > > I hope our combined efforts are successful...Larry deserves it for > what he has put up with, lost, but never flinches or gives up. > > Thanks > > Allan > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Leroy Grey <mailto:3circles@3circles.net> > *To:* Allan Tweddle <mailto:allantweddle@msn.com> > *Sent:* Friday, October 05, 2007 4:51 PM > *Subject:* Re: Fw: [EC] [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from > Executive Producer,Kelly Flynn] > > Thanks Allan. I really appreciate people like Larry, who are > willing to stand up for what is right. That is what I've done > all my life, so I understand there is always a cost involved. I > tried voting multiple times, but the counter does not advance, so > I suspect they are using the IP addresses to limit more than one > vote from one computer. > > Leroy > > Allan Tweddle wrote: >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Allan Tweddle <mailto:allantweddle@msn.com> >> *Sent:* Friday, October 05, 2007 12:24 PM >> *Subject:* Fw: [EC] [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive >> Producer,Kelly Flynn] >> >> Family, Friends and Colleagues >> >> I am asking you to take a brief moment to vote in the CNN >> "Heroes" election for Larry Gibson of West Virginia. He is >> currently in third place. >> >> Larry is a peaceful man, but his life and land is under attack. >> He is short in stature but very long in determination and >> commitment to this land. His home has been burned, he has been >> shot at many times, while in his home and while driving. He is >> not well educated but he is well experienced in the horrors of >> Mountain Top Removal Mining that are destroying his home and his >> surrounding land. >> >> His ancestors lived on this land from the mid 1800's, but it is >> being dynamited away for the sake of expedient and illegal mining >> by blowing off the tops of the mountains to reach narrow seams of >> coal. The courts have found these practices to be illegal, but >> they are going through years of appeals and in the mean time the >> mountain top removal mining continues. >> >> Recently, even the family cemetery was bulldozed, graves, caskets >> and all. >> >> If any of you had to put up with what he is experiencing on a >> daily basis, many of you would probably have taken up arms by now. >> >> I urge you, if you are not familiar with Mountain Top Removal >> Mining, also known as strip mining, check it out in the impartial >> resource, Wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_mine >> >> But please, take a moment to help Dear Larry achieve the top >> spot...vote for him on every computer that you have access >> to...that's traditionally the West Virginia way...vote early and >> often! >> >> And it may help to stop the madness that has so far destroyed >> thousands of square miles of mountains and over a thousand miles >> of rivers. In all my years of working with industry, I have >> never seen such a total and callous disregard for the people who >> live near by. They poison the water, create enormous billion >> gallon reservoirs of toxic sludge even within a few hundred yards >> of schools. >> >> Larry is a small and powerful voice...please vote for him >> >> Thanks >> >> Allan >> >> Allan Tweddle >> >> Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum >> Sir Henry Royce, 1924 >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Regina Hendrix <mailto:regina1936@verizon.net> >> *To:* All of FOM list <mailto:fom@lists.riseup.net> ; >> mountainjusticesummer(a)lists.riseup.net >> <mailto:mountainjusticesummer@lists.riseup.net> ; ec(a)osenergy.org >> <mailto:ec@osenergy.org> >> *Sent:* Friday, October 05, 2007 11:37 AM >> *Subject:* [EC] [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive >> Producer,Kelly Flynn] >> >> http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/ >> >> Hi All: See the attached memo from Danielle Berger at CNN. >> Please go >> onto the site listed above and vote as many times as you can. >> This will >> be very good publicity for us if Larry can win this contest. We've >> already gotten much benefit from the CNN piece. Larry is now in >> third >> place and we need to move him ahead. >> >> Thanks to all, >> >> Regina >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Subject: >> RE: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn >> From: >> "Berger, Danielle" <Danielle.Berger(a)turner.com> >> Date: >> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:45:20 -0400 >> To: >> "Regina Hendrix" <regina1936(a)verizon.net> >> >> To: >> "Regina Hendrix" <regina1936(a)verizon.net> >> >> >> Regina, >> >> Tell ALL your friends to log on and vote for Larry between now and >> Monday at cnn.com/heroes. Vote as many times as you like! He will have >> the chance to be recognized at the red carpet tribute in December. >> >> dkb >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Regina Hendrix [mailto:regina1936@verizon.net] >> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 10:40 AM >> To: Berger, Danielle >> Subject: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn >> >> Danielle: >> >> Believe me, we appreciate all the help you've given. Our political >> situation in WV is such that we cannot get this type of publicity >> locally and so we depend on national and international sources to >> publicize our plight. I'm happy to say the out-of-state sources have >> responded admirably. >> >> With your continued help, we will conquer this situation. The added >> attention to the necessity for stopping global warming will assist us >> also. >> >> Thanks again, >> Regina Hendrix >> >> Berger, Danielle wrote: >> >>> Dear Mr. Gibson, >>> >>> I am writing to thank you for your participation in the CNN HEROES >>> initiative. As you likely know from your own personal experience, it >>> has been a successful campaign, enhancing awareness of important >>> issues and inspiring hundreds of thousands of viewers to reach out and >>> >> >> >>> help the many people in this world, like you, working hard to help >>> others. We are so pleased that your stories have inspired our >>> viewership to continue (and occasionally /begin/) the cycle of /active >>> >> >> >>> giving/, whether that be with their time, their support or their >>> >> money. >> >>> As you may know, CNN HEROES profiles have been airing on CNN, Headline >>> >> >> >>> News, CNN en Espanol, CNN International and at CNN.com since May. CNN >>> will also be honoring heroes during a live, global broadcast in >>> December. Recipients will be selected from the pool of nominations >>> collected on CNN.com, where viewers have been steadily nominating >>> heroes they know. Unfortunately, certain legal restrictions render the >>> >> >> >>> heroes CNN has profiled ineligible for those particular tributes. >>> However, one profiled CNN Hero will receive separate recognition at >>> the show as visitors to CNN.com/Heroes are being asked to vote for >>> their favorite on-air profile. You are eligible to be the Viewers' >>> choice. Voting began, by category, on October 1^st . >>> >>> Each of your profiles has contributed enormously to CNN's goal of >>> inspiring individuals to act. In addition to stimulating action, your >>> stories have motivated viewers to nominate their own heroes on our >>> website. We appreciate your important role in this effort. >>> Furthermore, we hope that being profiled on the CNN global networks >>> has benefited your important work, as we wish you continued success. >>> >>> Again, we are thrilled that this initiative has served as a successful >>> >> >> >>> call to action and that you have been a part of it. Please do not >>> hesitate to keep us informed of any new developments. >>> >>> Thank you again for your participation, >>> >>> Kelly Flynn >>> >>> Executive Producer >>> >>> CNN Program Development >>> >>> *CNN HEROES* >>> >>> >> >> >

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PSC Order-Public Hearings Start Oct. 23
by James Kotcon 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Below is the critical part of the PSC Order filed Oct. 3. JBK 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 Virgin-a 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 September 27, 2007, the Commission directed that the Commission's Division of Administrative Law Judges hold public comment hearings in Morgantown, Canaan Valley, Grafton and Moorefield, West Virginia, in addition to the public comment hearings to be held before the Public Service Commission in Charleston, in November. Accordingly, the following public comment hearings have been scheduled for this proceeding: 1. On October 23, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Erickson Alumni Center, West Virginia University, Fine Arts and Patteson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia; 2. On October 24, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Reception Room, 1"' Floor, Taylor County Senior Citizens, Inc., at the intersection of US Routes 119 and 250 South in Grafton, West Virginia; 3. On October 29, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Spruce Room, Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, Route 32 North, Canaan Valley, Davis, West Virginia; 4. On October 30, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, South Branch Inn, 1500 US Route 220 North, Moorefield, West Virginia; and 5. Qn November 28 and 29, 2007, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on both days, in the HMC Hearing Room, Public Service Commission Building, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia. Anyone interested in this proceeding may appear at any of the designated public comment hearings and make such statements as may be deemed appropriate with respect to this proceeding.

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Fw: [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn]
by Allan Tweddle 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

----- Original Message ----- From: Allan Tweddle<mailto:allantweddle@msn.com> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 12:24 PM Subject: Fw: [EC] [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer,Kelly Flynn] Family, Friends and Colleagues I am asking you to take a brief moment to vote in the CNN "Heroes" election for Larry Gibson of West Virginia. He is currently in third place. Larry is a peaceful man, but his life and land is under attack. He is short in stature but very long in determination and commitment to this land. His home has been burned, he has been shot at many times, while in his home and while driving. He is not well educated but he is well experienced in the horrors of Mountain Top Removal Mining that are destroying his home and his surrounding land. His ancestors lived on this land from the mid 1800's, but it is being dynamited away for the sake of expedient and illegal mining by blowing off the tops of the mountains to reach narrow seams of coal. The courts have found these practices to be illegal, but they are going through years of appeals and in the mean time the mountain top removal mining continues. Recently, even the family cemetery was bulldozed, graves, caskets and all. If any of you had to put up with what he is experiencing on a daily basis, many of you would probably have taken up arms by now. I urge you, if you are not familiar with Mountain Top Removal Mining, also known as strip mining, check it out in the impartial resource, Wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_mine<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_mine> But please, take a moment to help Dear Larry achieve the top spot...vote for him on every computer that you have access to...that's traditionally the West Virginia way...vote early and often! And it may help to stop the madness that has so far destroyed thousands of square miles of mountains and over a thousand miles of rivers. In all my years of working with industry, I have never seen such a total and callous disregard for the people who live near by. They poison the water, create enormous billion gallon reservoirs of toxic sludge even within a few hundred yards of schools. Larry is a small and powerful voice...please vote for him Thanks Allan Allan Tweddle Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum Sir Henry Royce, 1924 ----- Original Message ----- From: Regina Hendrix<mailto:regina1936@verizon.net> To: All of FOM list<mailto:fom@lists.riseup.net> ; mountainjusticesummer(a)lists.riseup.net<mailto:mountainjusticesummer@listsriseup.net> ; ec(a)osenergy.org<mailto:ec@osenergy.org> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 11:37 AM Subject: [EC] [Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer,Kelly Flynn] http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/<http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/> Hi All: See the attached memo from Danielle Berger at CNN. Please go onto the site listed above and vote as many times as you can. This will be very good publicity for us if Larry can win this contest. We've already gotten much benefit from the CNN piece. Larry is now in third place and we need to move him ahead. Thanks to all, Regina

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[Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn]
by Regina Hendrix 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/ Hi All: See the attached memo from Danielle Berger at CNN. Please go onto the site listed above and vote as many times as you can. This will be very good publicity for us if Larry can win this contest. We've already gotten much benefit from the CNN piece. Larry is now in third place and we need to move him ahead. Thanks to all, Regina

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[Fwd: Re: CNN HEROES: A letter from Executive Producer, Kelly Flynn]
by Regina Hendrix 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/ Hi All: See the attached memo from Danielle Berger at CNN. Please go onto the site listed above and vote as many times as you can. This will be very good publicity for us if Larry can win this contest. We've already gotten much benefit from the CNN piece. Thanks to all, Regina

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FW: DOE Designates National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors
by Grubb, Karen 03 Oct '07

03 Oct '07

-----Original Message----- From: nietcwebmaster(a)anl.gov [mailto:nietcwebmaster@anl.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 2:59 PM To: Grubb, Karen Subject: DOE Designates National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors ************************************************************ DOE Designates Southwest Area and Mid-Atlantic Area National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors ************************************************************ WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Kevin M. Kolevar today announced the Department's designation of two National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (National Corridors) -- the Mid-Atlantic Area National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor, and the Southwest Area National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor. These corridors include areas in two of the Nation's most populous regions with growing electricity congestion problems. The Department based its designations on data and analysis showing that persistent transmission congestion exists in these two areas. Further information, including the complete National Electric Transmission Congestion Report and the maps, is available on the Corridors web site at http://www.nietc.anl.gov. For More Information ******************** For more information about the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and Congestion Study, visit the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and Congestion Study Web site at (http://nietc.anl.gov/index.cfm), or contact us at: nietcwebmaster(a)anl.gov Forward This Message ******************** Please forward this message to any party you feel may be interested in the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and Congestion Study. _________________CONTACTS/SUBSCRIPTIONS_____________________ FEEDBACK -------- To submit feedback, contact the webmaster at nietcwebmaster(a)anl.gov PRIVACY POLICY -------------- Our online privacy policy is at: http://www.energy.gov/privacy.htm SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE --------------------- To subscribe or unsubscribe to the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and Congestion Study e-mail service, visit: http://nietc.anl.gov/email/index.cfm If the above URL is not enabled as a link, please copy it into your browser window to access our E-Mail Services Page. ************************************************************ You are currently subscribed as: kgrubb(a)fairmontstate.edu ************************************************************

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PSC Public hearings
by James Kotcon 02 Oct '07

02 Oct '07

As of 5 PM Tuesday, no additional info on public hearings has been filed on the PSC web page. The order from last Thursday calls for FOUR hearings to be held between Oct. 8 and Oct. 19 "or as soon thereafter as can be accommodated". The hearings will be held before an Administrative Law Judge, not the Commissioners. Hearings will be held both during the day and in the evening to accommodate those who wish to attend. This makes it easier for some people, but it means getting people to both the day and the evening sessions in each location. Other info in Thursday's Order: Public Comment Hearings are to be held 10/8/2007 - 10/19/2007 in Morgantown, Canaan Valley, Moorefield, and Grafton as can be accommodated; Deadline for propounding discovery in preparation of the 12/5/2007 testimonies is due 11/10/2007; Status Hearing/Charleston Public Comment Hearing set for 11/28 - 11/29/2007; Staff and Intervenors' prepared Direct Testimony due by 12/5/2007; Prepared Rebuttal Testimonies to TrAILCo's direct testimony due by 12/5/2007 We will need to develop questions for "discovery" by Nov. 10, and have our direct testimony prepared, as well as rebuttal to Allegheny's testimony, by Dec. 5. We should also be prepared to respond to requests for Discovery from Allegheny by Nov. 20, as we will have 10 days to respond to their questions. JBK P.S. CPV Warren filed interrogatories today, their attorney may be someone we could work with, but so far, they do not seem to have been very active.

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PSC - TRAILCO PROCEEDING
by William V. DePaulo, Esq. 02 Oct '07

02 Oct '07

PHIL THANK YOU FOR ADVISING THE COMMISSION OF YOUR DECISION NOT TO OPPOSE THE SIERRA CLUB'S PETITION TO INTERVENE AT THE HEARING. I'VE ATTACHED THE SIERRA CLUB'S RESPONSE TO YOUR DISCOVERY REQUEST ON EXPERTS, AND A REQUEST FOR THE SAME INFO FROM TRAILCO. THEY ARE IN PDF AND WORD 2007 FORMAT (THE LATTER ADDS AN "x" TO THE REGULAR "doc" FILE EXTENSION NAME, IF THAT'S A PROBLEM LET ME KNOW AND I'LL REDO THE FILE IN AN EARLIER FORMAT). THE TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO THE PSC IS ALSO ATTACHED. THE SIERRA CLUB WILL PROBABLY MAKE ITS DECISIONS ON EXPERTS IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS AND I WILL FORWARD AN UPDATE AT THAT TIME. WE WILL ALSO PROPOUND DISCOVERY ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SHORTLY. I WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GET THAT OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PERMIT TRAILCO AS MUCH TIME AS POSSIBLE TO RESPOND. BEST REGARDS, BILL 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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Fwd: "Want to stop global warming? Stop Coal."
by Paul Wilson 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

You may want to pass this around. best, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bruce Nilles <bruce.nilles(a)sierraclub.org> Date: Sep 29, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: "Want to stop global warming? Stop Coal." http://www.architecture2030.org/current_situation/stop_coal.html *Want to stop global warming? *Stop Coal. *Why?* Because coal is the only fossil fuel plentiful and supposedly cheap1 enough to push the planet to 450 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Because reaching 450 ppm (or possibly less) triggers potentially irreversible glacial melt and sea level rise. Because 53% of Americans live in and around coastal cities and towns and, beginning with just one meter of sea level rise, many of these cities and towns will be inundated. Scientists are forewarning that at approx. 450 ppm CO2 in the atmosphere, we will trigger potentially irreversible glacial melt and sea level rise "out of humanity's control"2. We are currently at 385 ppm, and are increasing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 at approx. 2 ppm annually. At this growth rate, we will reach 450 ppm in *2035*. We are now reaching the peak in global oil and natural gas production. The global static lifetime of conventional oil is approx. 40 years, natural gas 60 years. As oil and gas peak, prices will increase dramatically and alternatives will become more economically attractive. After they peak, oil and gas consumption will decline, being consumed more sparingly, with their depletion rates stretching out over many years. *How?* We call for a moratorium on new conventional coal plants and phase out existing coal plants. This puts an immediate cap on coal plant emissions while allowing enough time to retrain coal workers for healthier jobs. In the US, there are over 600 existing coal plants and 151 new coal plants in various stages of development.3 *How do we meet our expanding electrical energy needs?* We cut consumption. Without an increased demand for electrical energy, there is no need for additional coal-fired power plants. *Can we do it?* Yes. We've done it before. Over an 11-year period (1973–1983), the United States built approx. 30 billion square feet of new buildings, added approx. 35 million new vehicles and increased real GDP by over one trillion dollars (in year 2000 dollars) while decreasing its energy consumption and CO2 emissions. *Where do we start?* Buildings. Buildings use 76% of all the electrical energy produced at coal plants. Buildings are the single largest contributor to global warming, accounting for almost half (48%) of total annual US energy consumption and CO2 emissions. *But we have too many existing buildings.* By the year* 2035* (the same year the planet is projected to reach 450 ppm), *three-quarters* of the built environment in the US will be either new or renovated. This transformation of the built environment over the next 30 years provides a historic opportunity to dramatically reduce the Building Sector's CO2 emissions. *What's the plan?* By implementing The 2030 Challenge to reduce building energy use of new and renovated buildings by a minimum of 50%, we negate the need for new coal plants. Renovating existing buildings to consume 50% less fossil fuel energy allows for new buildings that meet the 50% reduction to be built without increasing the Building Sector's energy demand. Then, by reducing building energy use of new buildings an additional 10% every five years to achieve carbon neutral by 2030, and by using renewable energy, we ultimately negate the need for existing coal plants. The 2030 Challenge, a global initiative, has been adopted and supported by the US Conference of Mayors, American Institute of Architects, US Green Building Council, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, National Association of Counties, EPA's Target Finder and numerous states, counties and cities. *Doesn't this require new technology?* No. >From 1973 to 1983, we were able to decrease energy consumption and emissions by using increased efficiency and cost-effective, readily available, off-the-shelf materials, equipment and technology. We have what we need. The 2030 Challenge targets can be accomplished by using innovative sustainable design strategies, generating on-site renewable power and/or purchasing (20% max.) renewable energy. *Why can't we just reduce our Energy Intensity by 1% a year, like many are advocating?* The US has reduced its Energy Intensity (energy consumption per GDP) by 1.5%on average every year since 1980 while increasing its CO2 emissions by approx. 40%. Those calling for a 1% reduction are advocating for less than we have done for the last 27 years, understanding that even a 1.5% reduction has had no effect on CO2 emissions. *What about China?* The US, Japan and the European Union consume 78% of all Chinese exports, fueling China's economic growth. If we collectively call for a global moratorium on new coal-fired power plants and show how it can be done, China will follow to ensure its continued growth. We must get our own house in order before we expect others to, then we can call for a global moratorium. *We can** **Stop Global Warming.* If we stop building coal-fired power plants, phase out existing coal plants and simultaneously reduce the energy consumption and emissions of the Building Sector, we can avert the worst consequences of climate change. If we begin now, we make it; the numbers are on our side. If we wait, even a few years, this window of opportunity is lost. *What can I do, the coal lobby is too powerful?* Make your voice heard. Polls show that the American people are very concerned about global warming. What's lacking is the political will to do what needs to be done. If enough Americans make clear that they are not willing to gamble our nation's future, our children's future, those who wish to lead will find the political will to do the right thing. They will do what it takes to secure our future, calling for a moratorium on coal and embracing not only The 2030 Challenge, but all the many other worthwhile initiatives that can help undo the damage caused by CO2. Word-of-mouth and the Internet are the most powerful and effective forms of communication today. Contact your federal, state and local representatives. Demand a MORATORIUM ON COAL. Start a word-of-mouth epidemic, talk to everyone you know, put it on your blog, YouTube, MySpace... -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-6975

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Re: [EC] Fwd: WVEC Fall Gathering
by Grubb, Karen 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

Is anyone interested in carpooling from Fairmont/Morgantown? -----Original Message----- From: ec-bounces(a)osenergy.org [mailto:ec-bounces@osenergy.org] On Behalf Of James Kotcon Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 3:36 PM To: EC(a)osenergy.org; James Kotcon Subject: Re: [EC] Fwd: WVEC Fall Gathering In case you did not get the HTML version, here is the text of the announcement for the WVEC Fall Convention. I just learned that Billy Jack Gregg has agreed to serve as the keynote speaker on Oct. 6. You may want to come for that day, at least Don't forget the "Enviro Dance" Saturday night! JBK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- WVEC Fall Gathering WVEC is putting out a call for all members to come to the Fall Gathering and join in the planning for the next legislative battles. The membership needs to step up and get the energy flowing for a renewed campaign to protect our environment. Date: Oct. 5th , 6th , and 7th- Friday evening through noon on Sunday. Place: Greg Carroll's in Putnam County....directions below. Rough Camping and free parking. Cost: $15 for the entire weekend which will include camping, breakfasts on Sat. & Sunday, Lunch on Sat., and a big Pot Luck on Sat. night. No extra costs at all. Schedule: No early registration required ...just come when you can anytime after 3 on Friday afternoon. Breakfast at 8 Sat. and Sun. Meeting will go from 10 to 5 , with workshops and presentations during the day. Silent Auction on Sat. night, PLEASE bring items to put into the auction! And prepare to give donations to WVEC. "Enviro Dance" on Sat. night with live music and refreshments...great line up to be announced! Board meeting will be Sunday at noon. Directions: >From Charleston: Take Interstate 64 west to Hurricane exit. Get off and turn right into Hurricane to first light. Take a right and go one short block to the next light. Take another right and go one street up to Virginia Ave. Take a left onto this street and go about 2 miles due west to a small corporation called "GBC"-Greif Brothers. When you reach this spot there will be a road on your right called Benedict Rd. Take this right and go for 4 miles up the ridge road (it will seem like more!) until you see the lights and signs! From: Huntington: Take Interstate 64 east to the Milton exit. Get off and turn right into Milton. Go to Hwy. 60 and take a left going East for about 4 miles to the little town of Culloden. You will see an Exxon station on your left. Turn behind this station and go up two blocks to Benedict Rd. Take a left and go 4 miles north up the ridge road till you see the lights and signs! Bring anything to camp out and any items for the Auction. Much Fun will had by all!!!! >>> "James Kotcon" <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu> 9/24/2007 1:45 PM >>> >>> WVEC - Don Alexander <paradox(a)spectrumz.com> 9/7/2007 2:08 PM >>> If you are reading this text your email program either cannot display html or is configured to display the alternate plain text portion of an html email. You may view the contents of the current WVEC Action Alert online at: http://www.spectrumz.com/wvec/elist/current_aa.htm WVEC's website is at: http://www.wvecouncil.org/ All action alerts are archived at: http://www.wvecouncil.org/take_action/ _______________________________________________ EC mailing list EC(a)osenergy.org http://osenergy.org/mailman/listinfo/ec _______________________________________________ EC mailing list EC(a)osenergy.org http://osenergy.org/mailman/listinfo/ec

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