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In Georgia and South Carolina, 'the game has changed' on oil pipelines

After setting temporary moratoriums on new oil pipelines in 2016, both Georgia and South Carolina are moving forward with hearings and bills to tighten regulations.

By Gillian Neimark . 14 March 2017
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Southeast states fight to avoid becoming coal ash dumping ground

When the EPA strengthened regulations on coal ash disposal in 2015, few legislators foresaw that power companies might choose to send their wet ash across state lines into communities that don’t want the hazardous waste.

By Gillian Neimark . 2 March 2017
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Court revives ratepayer lawsuit over Georgia nuclear plant fees

The Georgia Court of Appeals has revived a long-running ratepayer lawsuit against Georgia Power over costs the utility wants to include in its rates to help pay for two nuclear reactors and power plant upgrades.

By Jim Pierobon . 29 November 2016
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Q&A: Eminent domain and the Georgia pipeline debate

Georgia state Rep. Bill Hitchens has nothing against pipelines, but when it comes to energy monolith Kinder Morgan and their temporarily suspended plans for the controversial $1 billion Palmetto Pipeline, he's putting up a fight.

By Gillian Neimark . 22 August 2016
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Q&A: How a Georgia Republican pushed his state forward on solar

At first glance, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald Jr. doesn’t seem a likely advocate for solar power.

By Gillian Neimark . 2 June 2016