A conservative voice crying in the liberal wilderness of Greater Binghamton, NY
Category: EnergyBy Jim Willis on May 29, 2008 in Energy, Government & Politics, Rep Maurice Hinchey | 7 Comments
The “somewhat” useful idiot is being thrown out in front of the bus again with the latest scheme from the leftists in Congress. His name is Congressman Maurice Hinchey, and he’s about as stupid as they come. Problem is, he keeps getting reelected by people around these parts.
Today, Mr. Hinchey, the man who wants to [...]
By Jim Willis on May 21, 2008 in Energy, Government & Politics | 2 Comments
The New York Regional Interconnect (NYRI) power line is a proposed high voltage line that would run about 200 miles from Oneida County in Upstate New York to Orange County in Downstate (running through Broome County). Folks around these parts are mostly opposed to this monstrosity because it won’t economically benefit the people whose land [...]
By Jim Willis on May 19, 2008 in Business, Energy, Government & Politics | 1 Comment
Iberdrola is a Spanish company looking to buy out Energy East, parent of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), our local electric monopoly. I’ve written about my opposition to this purchase before:
NYSEG Covers Up Alternative Bids in Favor of Spanish Company Takeover
Sale of NYSEG to Spanish Company Iberdrola Hits Big Roadblock
NYSEG Selling Out to [...]
By Jim Willis on Mar 22, 2008 in Business, Energy, Government & Politics | 8 Comments
At least the New York State PSC (Public Service Commission) is not sleeping while Energy East, parent of NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) seeks to sell out to a foreign owner. See PSC holds off approval of Energy East-Iberdrola deal in today’s Press & Sun-Bulletin.
The PSC is digging and has found there were [...]
By Jim Willis on Jan 19, 2008 in Business, Energy, Government & Politics | 4 Comments
Hallelujah! The New York State Public Service Commission (otherwise known as the PSC) is recommending against the Spanish takeover of Energy East/New York State Electric & Gas. This is good news! It doesn’t mean the takeover of a key piece of the U.S. infrastructure by a foreign company still won’t happen…but it sure slows it [...]
By Jim Willis on Dec 5, 2007 in Energy, Gov Eliot Spitzer | 4 Comments
Eliot “The Don” Spitzer is in desperate need of a publicity win after trying to ram through drivers’ licenses for illegal aliens and then attempting to tax your Internet purchases. He’s got himself a new pet cause–shutting down the two nuclear reactors that sit along the Hudson River known as the Indian Point Energy Center. [...]
By Jim Willis on Nov 26, 2007 in Business, Energy, Transportation | 7 Comments
Can anyone tell me why I’m paying $0.20 more per gallon for gas in Greater Binghamton than it costs 25 minutes over the border in South Gibson, PA? Does it really cost that much to deliver gas an extra 25 miles? Last Thursday as my family and I were traveling back from the Scranton area, [...]