Are Electric Co-ops All So Different?

The Writing Corner by Beth Wellington | Sep. 30, 2009 (Opinion)

(Blog Post) The Old Dominion Electric Cooperative argues it is different than commercial utilities because it adheres to the "Seven Cooperative Principles," the last of which is

Concern for Community—While focusing on members needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policy.
But sustainable development evidently includes forging ahead in its efforts to build yet another coal fired plant in Virginia at a time ... Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, U.S., Sci/Tech, World, Business
Topics: Environment, Climate Change, Energy, Money and Politics
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Posted by: Posted by Barry Grossheim - Sep 29, 2009 - 8:17 PM PDT
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Edited by: Beth Wellington - Sep 30, 2009 - 11:18 AM PDT
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This is an important story with national implications. Links provided seem to substantiate the writer's final comment and her bias is obvious throughout. The piece requires a willingness on the part of the reader to visit the links provided and consider the story within the context that (I imagine) is contained within those links. Given the initial apparent local news flavor of this post, I imagine few readers who don't already realize they have a horse in this race will take the ... More »

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 by Barry Grossheim - Sep. 29, 2009

Economist Paul Krugman told us on September 24 The truth about the economics of climate change is that it’s relatively easy being green.... So ... More »

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