I endorse the "Quit Coal" scenario

by: Chris Searles

Fri Oct 09, 2009 at 09:43 AM CDT

AUSTIN -- Two days ago the Pace consultancy reported financial projections on a "Quit Coal by 2014" scenario. In my view, Pace grossly underestimated financial risks associated with the current "keep coal" plan. Risks, which could send Austin's coal costs skyrocketing. Nevertheless, even according to their estimates -- getting out of coal completely by 2014 will cost ratepayers about 5% more per month...

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