Newspaper Editorials
the Wall street journal – august 18, 2008
Wind Jammers
In this year's great energy debate, Democrats describe a future when the U.S. finally embraces the anything-but-carbon avant-garde. It turns out, however, that when wind and solar power do start to come on line, they face a familiar obstacle: environmentalists and many Democrats.
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The Press-Enterprise – may 14, 2008
Practical power
Clean, environmentally friendly energy means nothing if the power cannot reach the people who need it. Californians cannot power an environmental revolution without hard-headed realism about what that energy shift requires: more transmission lines across the state.
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San Diego Union-Tribune – February 27, 2008
Yes to the Powerlink
Transmission line key to economic future
As the California Public Utilities Commission holds hearings here this week on San Diego Gas & Electric's proposal to tap renewable energy sources in Imperial County, the panel should keep a sharp eye focused on the future.
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San Diego Union-Tribune – November 18, 2007
Build
the Powerlink
SDG&E's proposed $1.5 billion transmission corridor, known as the
Sunrise Powerlink, has met reflexive opposition from property owners
along the projected right-of-way. But the disastrous fires that hit
the county in October dramatically underscore the urgent need for the
Sunrise Powerlink. The project merits approval by the California Public
Utilities Commission.
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San Diego Union Tribune Editorial – June 24, 2007
Transmission
line merits PUC approval
San Diego County's electric utility went on the offensive Friday
in defending its proposed power line, saying a consumer group's alternate
plan for keeping the lights on is a collection of "Band-Aids and
quick fixes" that won't significantly curb costs.
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Op-Eds
Riverside Press-Enterprise – November 4, 2007
Transmit
Vital Energy
The only way to quench California's thirst for electricity: Install more power lines.
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