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Utilities
Respond to Growing Need for Electricity
There's no doubt that the call for
energy in the Pacific Northwest will be increasing.
Our region's population is growing
and so are new technologies that rely on electricity as a power
source. The demand for electricity is expected to increase
significantly in the next decade.
Many utilities have added renewable
power sources and are exploring others in response to environmental goals
mandated by recent legislation. Greater energy demand, resources and
other issues, plus new environmental requirements will all influence the
utilities' plans for providing reliable, affordable power in the future.
Utilities engage in long-term
planning and regularly assess the risks and benefits of various energy
resources, new technologies and energy-efficiency methods to meet future
electricity needs. Customers count on them to provide reliable electricity at the most
reasonable price possible, while protecting the environment
To meet the need for more electricity
in a fiscally and environmentally responsible way, utilities will partner
with consumers to intensify energy efficiency efforts. At the same time,
utilities will explore and support new technology development, invest in
infrastructure upgrades and integrate additional renewable resources to
keep pace with the growing power demand.
There are still many unknowns and
utilities face complex challenges regarding electricity resources and
demand. However utilities are working, independently and as a team, with
regional energy partners to inform customers and policymakers so that we
all can be part of the solution.
Check out the Plan Today Power Tomorrow
regional energy project, at link below.
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