by Patty Durand | Sep 23, 2021
On Friday I received an email from my natural gas provider offering me an early bird “discount” of 56.9¢ per therm for a one-year contract. They may call it a discount, but it’s higher than the .40¢ or so per therm offered in years past. Since natural gas prices are... 
by Patty Durand | Jun 16, 2021
Have you moved into a newly constructed home, apartment or condo this year? Congratulations! It feels great to move into a brand-new place with brand new floors, appliances, fixtures and lighting. Here is something that won’t feel great: your electricity bills are... 
by Patty Durand | May 5, 2021
Two weeks ago I wrote a blog I called “Georgia’s Shame” outlining facts about the only nuclear plant under construction in the U.S. which is being built in Waynesboro Georgia. Those facts include a construction timeline that is 6 years behind schedule and costs that... 
by Patty Durand | Mar 26, 2021
Last Monday the Atlanta Journal & Constitution had this headline: “Georgia Power now says Vogtle nuclear ‘likely’ to bust deadline” Once again the only nuclear power plant under construction in the United States will not meet its expected in-service date. Plant... 
by Patty Durand | Jan 28, 2021
Much has changed in the energy industry in my 10 years as president of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC). Having recently stepped down, I would like to share my experiences of the past decade and what I think the next decade will bring. When I began my...