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2009-10-30
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While we are disappointed that the Public Service Commission (PSC) didn’t reject the deal between Constellation Energy and EDF outright, conditions placed on the deal may help safeguard BGE ratepayers from risks associated with the transaction if it moves forward. | |
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2009-09-17
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Citizens, consumer and environmental organizations urged the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to deny approval of the transaction between Constellation Energy and Electricite de France at a public hearing today. | |
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2009-06-11
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The Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition applauded the Maryland Public Service Commission’s (PSC) decision today to assert its jurisdiction over the nuclear sales transaction between Electricite de France (EdF) and Constellation. | |
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2009-03-31
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Today members of the Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition released a new Maryland PIRG report outside the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) that shows renewable energy sources can produce far more electricity than nuclear plants for less money. | |
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2009-03-03
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Today consumer advocates, environmental groups and clean energy employers urged the General Assembly to overturn Gov. O’Malley’s proposal to divert $70 million from energy efficiency and clean energy programs. | |
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2009-02-25
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An Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) established by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission March 24 ordered a judicial hearing on the licensing of UniStar Nuclear’s proposed Calvert Cliffs-3 nuclear reactor on the Chesapeake Bay. | |
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2009-02-2006
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When close to half of your paycheck goes to pay your utility bill, something has gone seriously wrong. | |
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2009-01-01
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We applaud the Public Service Commission for finally approving meaningful energy efficiency programs. Energy efficiency is the fastest, cheapest and cleanest way to meet our energy needs and approving these programs represents an important step towards a cleaner energy future for our state.
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2008-12-23
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In a holiday-themed protest outside Constellation Energy Headquarters, members of the Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition delivered more than 8,000 public comments urging the company to abort its nuclear ambitions and sever its relationship with Unistar. | |
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2008-12-17
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A coalition of citizens and environmental organizations called the EDF/Constellation agreement reached today a “bad deal” for Maryland ratepayers and American taxpayers. | |
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2008-08-07
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Energy conservation and efficiency programs that could save the state’s consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in energy costs are awaiting approval by the Maryland Public Service Commission. | |
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2008-08-04
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A coalition of safe energy advocates warned today that the third reactor proposed at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant is not in the public’s best interest and will likely become an extremely costly and dangerous mistake for the region’s energy policy. | |
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2008-07-16
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Clean energy technologies are likely to be cheaper, safer and more reliable than a proposed nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs according to a new Maryland PIRG report released at a news conference today outside Constellation Energy headquarters. | |
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2008-05-01
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Maryland’s leaders should deliver the safest, most affordable, clean and secure energy future possible. | |
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2008-04-07
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On the final day of the legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation introduced by Gov. Martin O’Malley that provides millions of dollars for energy efficiency assistance for electric customers. | |
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2008-04-03
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Today the Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that provides millions of dollars for energy efficiency and rate relief. Lawmakers will now work to reconcile the two versions of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund legislation before the General Assembly ends on Monday. | |
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2008-03-19
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Members of the Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition will press the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to expand the scope of the environmental impact statement that the NRC is required to develop as it considers Constellation’s proposal for a new nuclear reactor in Southern Maryland. | |
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2008-02-20
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Energy efficiency programs reduce costs to consumers and slow rising energy prices according to a new report released today by Maryland PIRG. The report, Energy Saved, Dollars Earned: Real-World Examples of How Energy Efficiency Can Benefit Maryland Consumers, shows how other states have used energy efficiency programs to delay the need to build new power plants, improve reliability, create jobs, and strengthen the economy for society as a whole. | |
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2008-02-15
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A bill introduced in the General Assembly would change the focus of the Public Service Commission from creating competition in the retail electricity markets to ensuring safe, reliable and affordable electricity for Maryland’s consumers and small businesses. | |
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2008-02-14
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Rallying in front of Constellation Energy’s downtown headquarters, members of the Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition held a colorful Valentine’s Day-themed protest against the new atomic reactor proposed to be built on the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County. | |
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2008-01-11
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It is unfortunate that Alleghany’s botched implementation is leading lawmakers to question the value of all utility-run energy efficiency programs. One flawed program doesn’t mean that all programs that make it easy for consumers to reduce their energy usage should be abandoned. | |
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2007-12-11
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A coalition of citizens and public interest groups voiced their concerns and criticisms to federal emergency planners in Prince Fredrick, today. | |
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2007-10-11
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Citizens and experts held a news conference overlooking the Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge today to expose weaknesses in the emergency evacuation strategy for the area around the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant and to present evidence that a new nuclear reactor in Southern Maryland, as proposed by Constellation Energy, puts area residents at even greater risk. | |
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2007-07-07
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We are pleased that Gov. O’Malley announced goals for energy efficiency that establish Maryland as a national front-runner in smarter energy use. | |
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2007-05-31
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The message today is clear: We are here today to call on Maryland’s leaders to act swiftly to implement real solutions to fix Maryland’s broken electric system.
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2007-03-06
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2006-06-12
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Today Maryland PIRG and other consumer groups delivered the Public Service Commission members ‘pink slips’ for failing consumers. | |
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2006-03-08
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The Maryland Public Service Commission announced yesterday that BGE electricity rates will increase 72 percent in July. This demonstrates the failure of deregulation and a lack of leadership at the commission to look out for Maryland consumers. | |
