We do not know that all of our new renewable additions will be wind, but it is safe to say that wind energy will play an important role for us in the future, Gates said.
Gates further said that during the next three years, the Ft. Calhoun nuclear power plant would increase its energy output by another 75 mw.
Gates continued that the district is working to reduce the use of electricity by its customers by 50 MW by the end of 2012. It plans to offer a variety of energy-efficiency programs to reach that target.
That may require a little higher temperature in the summer in your house, Gates said. But that is where we’re gonna see … individual behavior changes in how we use electricity going forward.
OPPD, at present, has about 55 MW of renewable wind and landfill gas generation at its disposal.
Officials said THAT the plan will not increase residents electric bills. A change in state law made it possible for agreements to be formed with private development groups.
OPPD will purchase power from the builder and not have to make any capital investment.
