ME3.org has some very interesting documentation regarding the Crown Hydro Project. Are residents aware this has already been approved by the MN Public Utiltities Commission? http://www.puc.state.mn.us/docs/orders/03-0064.pdf--- Are residents aware this is an Xcel Renewable Development Project and was approved by the PUC in 03 which qualifies for rate payers to pay for this project and the energy? "On April 9, 2003, Xcel requested that the Commission approve its Purchased Power Agreement (PPA) with Crown Hydro and authorize recovery of the combined energy and capacity costs through the fuel clause. On May 9, 2003, the Minnesota Department of Public Service (the Department) reviewed the purchase price in the PPA, and concluded it was reasonable. The Department also reviewed the financial and operational risks in the PPA, and concluded Xcelâ s ratepayers are reasonably protected from both. The Department asked Xcel to clarify in reply comments Section 10.8(B) of the PPA." >From Federal FERC document the Crown Hydro project "total capacity of 3,400-kW"
The Xcel Riverside Coal Plant at 414MW in Minneapolis. Coon Rapids Dam is scheduled to go back online in 2008 with 7.2 MW of power if that gives folks perspective on how much power the Crown Hydro plant would be adding to the grid. For such a small amount of energy, does it make that much sense to invest in this project? The Riverside Conversion will cost rate payers an estimated $3-4 extra a month starting in 2009. How much will this project cost ratepayers on top of that? And would the City of Minneapolis be better off directing that investment into new technologies now, like fuel cells, or to invest in passive solar power, and green roofs instead? Amy Luesebrink Clean Energy Now member Lind Bohanon and Shingle Creek Neighborhood staff REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
