Comments on: Possible Nuclear Plant? Gulf Power Continues To Buy North Escambia Property

By: royce henley jr

royce henley jr — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:21:45 +0000

We need jobs like this in the panhandle . I my self have worked in the Nuclear power industry . It is a clean source of energy and we need more of it.

By: Robert Miller

Robert Miller — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:14:45 +0000

gulf power is buying all that land. a few years ago they came to my home saying we are RECLAIMING our 100 ft. right of way. they removed 11 trees, then paid an planted 7 others. now after 23+ years my home is in the right of way. why didn’t they say anything before? now they want tocut down the same trees they agreed on.[verbal contract]. I tried to sell my home before,[3 yr. ago $150,000.] why not buy it now. instead of distroying my yard an home again? that may remove any health or safety issues also with new power lines right outside my bedroom window. Raleigh Circle Pensacola Fl.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:28:38 +0000

“But, I still don’t understand why they couldn’t have chosen a site further south…in the middle of timberland, piped their water to the site…there are pipelines everywhere….and allow the people to remain in their homes. Some of the people who are being forced from their homes are elderly, not in good health and it is devastating to them.”

None are being forced to sell or move.
There is no eminent domain in play here.
If enough sell to make it possible, they may put a plant there.
As to location, population center is moving north.
Power can be sent a great distance with little loss.
President Obama is talking about national power grid; may even sell power to distant states.
By 2020 it may be in the middle of population served.

Location: high and dry, firm foundation, away from brunt of storms, low present population density. Don’t even have to cool with water although that is better than air cooling.

By: oldtimer losing neighbors

oldtimer losing neighbors — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:55:05 +0000

I know it will bring job opportunities to many and Lord only knows there are people in need of work. But, I still don’t understand why they couldn’t have chosen a site further south…in the middle of timberland, piped their water to the site…there are pipelines everywhere….and allow the people to remain in their homes. Some of the people who are being forced from their homes are elderly, not in good health and it is devastating to them. Some, perhaps younger are greatful for an opportunity for a new begining. My heart just feels for those who are being forced to leave their home and land that they put their life’s blood, sweat and tears into…struggled as they brough their kids into the world and just would like to spend the rest of their days in a place they have come to love, a place called home! I know, water under the bridge…but that’s how I feel!

By: Johnnie Odom

Johnnie Odom — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:11:02 +0000

My mother and sister both used to work at the Heysham Nuclear Power Station near Lancaster, England. That plant has two reactors and manages to generate about a quarter of England’s power. Yet it somehow manages to blend in with the beautiful countryside around it and even integrates into the environment nicely as its cooling waters are drawn from Morecambe Bay.

You can read about the Heysham plant on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heysham_Power_Station

Nuclear power is one of the cleanest, safest sources of energy available, provided that it is properly regulated (as it has been in Europe for decades). I would be extremely happy to have a nuclear power plant in Escambia County, particularly if it replaced the outdated and over-polluting Crist coal plant.

By: Local Yokel

Local Yokel — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:02:58 +0000

Nope- I don’t like it- not at all… the nuke, that is- solar, geothermal, or wind [we have a turbine-production facility off Scenic Hwy] would be just fine- no need to bring any more hazards to this area for short-term gain…

By: Pipewelder86

Pipewelder86 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:27:43 +0000

Yeah Come on Gulf Power bring it

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:54:06 +0000

“As Three Mile Island and Chernobyl taught us any type of malfunction at these facilities can be catastrophic, especially in our area”

three Mile Island was a financial disaster but nobody was hurt. this type of reactor is designed to melt the materials around it and kill the reaction in case o loss of coolant and it did as it was designed to do.

Chernobyl was a graphite moderated reactor and the graphite does not melt and did catch fire when the operators drained the coolant to see what would happen. This type is not used in power reactors in the usa.

Smart people can do foolish things. Not having a dependable source of domestic power would be foolish.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:48:54 +0000

“Who/how do we contact if we want to sell our land that adjoins some of these parcels?”

Gulf Power Company Manager of Public Affairs Sandy Sims might be able to help

By: Sylvia Godwin

Sylvia Godwin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:30:12 +0000

I remember when they started talking about putting a correctional facility here, and lot of people got so upset, and opposed it. You know the funny thing? Some of the people who opposed it today has family working there. It created jobs for quiet a few people, which I am thankful for. Come on Gulf Power, you will have people lined up on your doorsteps waiting for a job. If I was young again I would be the leader of the pack.