So much misinformation. FERC statement about not being an option is boiler plate language referring to there be no other applicant at time license filed. Alcoa gave up rights when they accepted monopoly use of public waters as free fuel and argued for 30 year license in vs. 50 license because they wanted extra years to recover building Tucker Town and new pot lines. They acknowledged they had no assurances of keeping the project property at end of license period. Water worth billions and tens of thousands of jobs should not be traded for pennies and a promise. The water is what will guaratee jobs and prosperity ...not Alcoa. Hydro is self financing...will not cost the tax payers a dime. Forward contracts on power sales or revenue bonds like financed Santee will get the job done.
Comment by Waterperson - December 9, 2011 2:20 PM
1More
Alcoa pushes jobs; locals push back - journalpatriot: Opinion - 0 views
Alcoa fights for water permit at hearing - News14.com - 0 views
Alcoa says contested N.C. dams generated $8M profit - News14.com - 0 views
NC Senator calls for EPA investigation into Alcoa - News14.com - 0 views
Lawmakers discuss pending Alcoa lease expiration - News14.com - 0 views
Stanly County commissioners discuss economic incentives for new Alcoa plant - News14.com - 0 views
1More
With Governor Perdue as an Ally > Talking About Politics - 0 views
‹ Previous
21 - 40 of 137
Next ›
Last »
Showing 20▼ items per page