FYI... for those interested in electricity supply and demand in Minnesota
under a deregulated environment-- the Twin Cities represents the major market
in the state. What are our business/government leaders planing to keep the
economy humming smoothly along? What does Xcel forecast from their perch on
Nicollet Mall? Will we need battery storage systems to keep our computers
reliably tuned to mpls-issues???
Electric Reliability Forum to Feature National Experts; Minnesota Faces
Potential Electricity Shortage Within Five Years
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will host an Electric Reliability Forum on
Tuesday, December 12. The conference will be held at the Minneapolis Hilton
and Towers and will address options for avoiding a looming electric supply
shortage by restructuring the electric utility industry in Minnesota and
spurring
investment in power plant generation. ``This is an issue of great importance
not just for Minnesota's businesses, but for all Minnesotans. We're headed
for a dramatic change in the way we use electricity unless we explore some of
the options available,'' said David Olson, president of the Minnesota
Chamber of Commerce. Other focus areas at the conference include:
* Changing demand for energy in Minnesota
* The California experience
* Comprehensive solutions that promote future investment in generating
facilities while encouraging conservation and management
* What investors are looking for in deciding where to build plants
and what environment will best attract the investment Minnesota will rely on
in
the future
For more information or to register for the forum, contact Carole Keller
at 651-292-4676 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Electric Reliability Forum
Tuesday, December 12
7:30 - Noon
Minneapolis Hilton and Towers
1001 Marquette Avenue South
forwarded by M. Hohmann
13th Ward
