Tag Archives: Washington EMC

‘Tis but a scratch

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Katherine Helms Cummings

Five years ago there were 10 EMCs backing Dean Alford’s Plant Washington coal project. Now Alford has announced that there aren’t any EMCs left in the group, EMCs that had originally announced that they would own, operate, and buy power … Continue reading →

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You can’t take “way over” to the bank

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Katherine Helms Cummings

Last Wednesday’s Macon Telegraph included coverage of the long-lingering proposed Plant Washington and developer Dean Alford’s race to meet an April 12 “commence construction” carbon pollution rule deadline set by the EPA almost a year ago. Should someone call or … Continue reading →

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When the unthinkable happens, who will step up?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Katherine Helms Cummings

There is no hiding behind the fact that the explosion at coal-fired Plant Bowen yesterday could happen at any of the power plants in Washington County. Accidents happen. Plant Washington developer Dean Alford has never actually built a coal plant. … Continue reading →

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