Clean energy quest worries some leaders
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - As Congress grapples with legislation on carbon emissions to counter global warming - a looming problem that threatens global security - Southern governors fear their region's abundant coal, oil and natural gas supplies will be forsaken in the quest for new sources of energy.

John Steffl: Solar energy isn't competitive
A Forum piece in Sunday's Banner-Herald opinions section, "Solar energy can be option for Georgia," overlooks a few facts and realities. Solar energy costs more than nuclear and coal.

Forum: Solar energy can be option for Georgia
At a recent congressional hearing, Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise told Congress that Georgia cannot meet a proposed mandate to obtain at least 25 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

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