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How We Assess Generation Resources

October 24, 2014
Carol Winkel

Assessing different generating resources in order to know the best options for ensuring the region's power supply is a key element of the Council's power plan. The analysis considers things like cost, construction timeline, operation and performance, and regional availability.

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