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SPECIAL NEWEST UPDATE PAST UPDATE
Lansing Can Do Better's Plan BThroughout the nation, utilities are finding it increasingly difficult to justify the construction and expansion of conventional coal-fired power plants as a prudent investment of ratepayer funds. Uncertain economic and investment conditions, escalating coal prices, decreasing electricity demand and a growing social movement towards addressing climate change have significantly diminished the acceptance of conventional coal as our dominant electrical resource of the future. As an alternative to new coal, leading utilities are trying to formulate balanced portfolios that include significant investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Why the BWL Should Exercise Caution Going Forward We are all aware of rising and volatile fuel prices, the likelihood of carbon restrictions, and the potential for newer technologies to reshape utility planning and operations. Each of these poses great uncertainty for all utility customers. Given that BWL customers own their utility, we face even greater downside risk from premature investment decisions.
Learn about the history of the LBWL, customers served, and the plan they presented to the public that was put together behind closed doors.
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