On July 17 th, 2012, SAFE joined New England Power Generators’ Association, (NEPGA), Toxics Action Center, Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), Environment Mass, Clean Water Action, Sierra Club, Occupy Salem and HealthLink in opposing legislation being considered by state lawmakers (House Bill 4225) which includes a condition (Section 42) that forces Massachusetts electric consumers to purchase … Continue reading SAFE Opposes Section 42
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Coal Free Massachusetts
SAFE, Healthlink, Clean Water Action, and Sierra Club held a press conference at the Blaney Street pier today to announce the launch of a statewide campaign to decommission all of the state's coal-fired energy plants. Today, Massachusetts has three coal-fired plants: Salem Harbor Station, which will be retired in June 2014; Mt. Tom in Holyoke; … Continue reading Coal Free Massachusetts
Environmentalists split on gas plant
The July 5 Salem News highlights disagreements among North Shore environmentalists on the wisdom of siting a new natural gas plant at Salem Harbor Station. Pat Gozemba of SAFE is quoted as saying: We really don’t want another fossil fuel plant, but we’re looking at the economic realities. We are concerned about the economic health, … Continue reading Environmentalists split on gas plant
Keenan attempts to sweetheart deal for Footprint
As reported in the Salem News on July 3, Representative Keenan has written into the State's energy bill a provision that would guarantee long-term energy contracts for the proposed natural gas plant in Salem. Footprint, the new owner of Salem Harbor Station, has said that the company did not request this special treatment and the provision … Continue reading Keenan attempts to sweetheart deal for Footprint
Footprint Power Buys Salem Harbor Station
On June 30, The Salem News announced that Footprint Power, a New Jersey energy developer, had finalized its deal to purchase Salem Harbor Station from Dominion. Footprint plans to tear down the old plant, remediate the site, and build a new gas-fired plant, using quick start, combined cycle technology. In addition, they will be developing … Continue reading Footprint Power Buys Salem Harbor Station
Many questions remain on future of Salem Harbor Station site
May 1, 2012 Brian T. Watson Salem Evening News As two energy companies — Footprint Power and Dominion Energy — negotiate in relative secrecy over the possible sale of Salem Harbor Station, the rest of us can only wait with great interest for the result. Barring some unanticipated event, Dominion is expected to close the … Continue reading Many questions remain on future of Salem Harbor Station site
National Grid Delays Downtown Project
April 27, 2012 By Tom Dalton SALEM EVENING NEWS SALEM — National Grid is delaying its plan to replace several miles of underground electricity transmission lines through the downtown. The project will be postponed one year due to uncertainty over the future of the Salem Harbor Station power plant, the company said. Virginia energy giant … Continue reading National Grid Delays Downtown Project
Enlarged natural gas pipeline proposed for N.E.
April 25, 2012 By Erin Ailworth A Houston pipeline company has begun exploring the expansion of a major regional pipeline to bring abundant supplies of natural gas to New England from nearby shale formations, a move that could help lower heating and electricity costs here. Spectra Energy Corp. estimates that increasing pipeline capacity in Southern … Continue reading Enlarged natural gas pipeline proposed for N.E.
EDITORIAL: Don’t shoot the watchdog
By Staff reports Marblehead Reporter Posted Apr 05, 2012 Marblehead — Last week, Marblehead-and-Swampscott-based HealthLink joined two other organizations in sending out a press release announcing their opposition to the tentative plans of Footprint Power to redevelop the site of the Salem power plant. The company proposes a natural-gas plant, which may also use diesel … Continue reading EDITORIAL: Don’t shoot the watchdog
The Mindless Criticize. The Wise Question
Posted on April 1, 2012 Kathy Karch Kathy Karch is a member of the Educational Committee of the Salem Alliance for the Environment I suppose that I can’t be surprised that HealthLink immediately came under fire for expressing their significant concerns on their listserv regarding the current proposal to build a large natural gas and … Continue reading The Mindless Criticize. The Wise Question
