1 heartening observation was the acknowledgment from all sides of the committee that the hydro dams are a vital resource to the region. While other forms of renewable energy are part of the solution, also acknowledged by the entire subcommittee, they are not replacements for the dispatchable generation\u2014generation that can be ramped up or down at a moment\u2019s notice to meet demand around the clock\u2014offered by hydropower dams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFortunately, the public utility world had a representative on the panel. I have to say, National Rural Electric Association Executive Director Jim Matheson did a fantastic job representing all the above points and many more. I\u2019m glad the members of the subcommittee had a well-informed advocate for public power to provide some of the proper context for a potentially harmful agreement.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the devil really is in the details.<\/p>\n
Best wishes,<\/p>\n
Clay R. Fitch <\/strong>
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