Energy

When we turn on the switch, is it going to be there?  

If we have a hot summer, are we going to experience rolling blackouts? So how do we generate more electric power? The proposals to bring Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) into the local area run into obstacles, even though we desperately need this clean burning fuel. And to fuel our vehicles -  we haven't built a refinery in the state since 1969. We have many energy issues which are very emotional. We need the LNG, the refineries, but we hear …”Not in my backyard!” 

Jack Kyser

Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, LAEDC 
Board of Advisors, Green Tech Foundation

Read why the region needs to undertake an integrated resource planning effort that takes into account the sources and external costs of energy.

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