The true price of power

A bill currently pending in the N.C. House is perhaps the most important piece of environmental legislation offered in years.

House Bill 1825, known as the Energy Future Bill, warrants the support of all who care about future generations. The bill mandates a Utilities Commission study to determine the least-cost method of meeting future energy demand in North Carolina.

In contrast to past methods of evaluating least-cost that included only construction costs of power plants, this study will incorporate the cost of health and environmental impact. As a result of this study, efficiency, conservation and renewables will finally be recognized as the least expensive method of meeting energy demands. Tell your legislators to support HB 1825.

— Avram Friedman
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