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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2005
RPU Board to Hear Recommendations for
Future Power Supply
ROCHESTER, Minn.—The RPU board
will hear and consider a recommendation for
future power supply options at its regularly
scheduled meeting on July 26 at 4 p.m., at the
RPU Service Center, 4000 E. River Rd. NE, Rochester.
The meeting is open to the public.
In late 2003, RPU committed to an 18-month process
of detailed studies and information evaluation
related to Rochester’s future power supply
needs. The studies and evaluations included
environmental, economic, regulatory, and operational
considerations. The process involved RPU staff,
several consultants, and community members through
public meetings and a task force.
“The reports’ conclusions recommend
a combination of initiatives to meet Rochester’s
future energy demands, including recommendations
for renewable energy, demand side management,
and emission controls for the Silver Lake Power
Plant. The results give the RPU board an excellent
tool to guide future decisions,” said
RPU General Manager Larry Koshire.
The various studies have been previously presented
to the board, and then placed on file. To access
the studies and related information, please
visit the
Infrastructure Planning page. |
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