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MEA cancels coal plant idea

On the Chena Posted on November 10, 2007 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Reading the Nov. 10, 2007 ADN, MEA (Matanuska Electric Association) announced it is canceling efforts to build a large coal plant in Matsu. They do have issues with not having any of their own generation, but this idea seemed ill … Continue reading →

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MEA cancels coal plant idea

On the Chena Posted on November 10, 2007 by gnewmanNovember 10, 2007

Reading the Nov. 10, 2007 ADN, MEA (Matanuska Electric Association) announced it is canceling efforts to build a large coal plant in Matsu. They do have issues with not having any of their own generation, but this idea seemed ill … Continue reading →

Posted in Electric Utilities, Energy

Changing Our Resource Culture

On the Chena Posted on October 24, 2007 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

I don’t know everyone can walk and chew gum at the same time, but we are in the position of having to change our culture toward the resources we consume or waste. At the same time, we need to start … Continue reading →

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Changing Our Resource Culture

On the Chena Posted on October 24, 2007 by gnewmanOctober 24, 2007

I don’t know everyone can walk and chew gum at the same time, but we are in the position of having to change our culture toward the resources we consume or waste. At the same time, we need to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Energy, Sustainability | Tagged CAFE standards, Climate Change, culture change, Sustainability

It’s Been a While

On the Chena Posted on September 21, 2007 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Not that I’ve lost interest in things, but the summer was typically busy and actually quite pleasant sans mosquitoes and yellow-jackets. Fall is now in fall-swing. Some nice evenings of aurora and the … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a While

On the Chena Posted on September 21, 2007 by gnewmanSeptember 21, 2007

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Not that I’ve lost interest in things, but the summer was typically busy and actually quite pleasant sans mosquitoes and yellow-jackets. Fall is now in fall-swing. Some nice evenings of aurora and the … Continue reading →

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Utility Plans need full environmental considerations

On the Chena Posted on June 2, 2007 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Electrical utility plans need to have a full accounting for environmental costs, especially considering the challenges of CO2, climate change and the costs we will bear in the future for having changed so much of our environment. Matanuska Electric Association … Continue reading →

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Utility Plans need full environmental considerations

On the Chena Posted on June 2, 2007 by gnewmanJune 2, 2007

Electrical utility plans need to have a full accounting for environmental costs, especially considering the challenges of CO2, climate change and the costs we will bear in the future for having changed so much of our environment. Matanuska Electric Association … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Electric Utilities, Energy, Sustainability

Mike Gravel as a democratic candidates for President

On the Chena Posted on April 28, 2007 by gnewmanApril 12, 2014

Not sure how many folks watched the April 25, 2007 democratic candidate presidential debate. I was most entertained by former 2 term U.S. Senator from Alaska Mike Gravel, who didn’t hold back at all. Kind of like Al Sharpton was … Continue reading →

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Mike Gravel as a democratic candidates for President

On the Chena Posted on April 28, 2007 by gnewmanApril 28, 2007

Not sure how many folks watched the April 25, 2007 democratic candidate presidential debate. I was most entertained by former 2 term U.S. Senator from Alaska Mike Gravel, who didn’t hold back at all. Kind of like Al Sharpton was … Continue reading →

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