SCC: 10 percent power reduction doable

The State Corporation Commission says Virginia's goal reducing
electricity consumption by 10 percent by lowering demand and improving
efficiency is realistic.

The General Assembly passed legislation earlier this year requiring
the report, which the SCC submitted to the legislature and Gov. Tim Kaine on
Monday.

The commission says reductions in consumption through demand-side
management programs offered by Dominion Virginia Power, Appalachian Power
and Kentucky Utilities are possible but could cost ratepayers more. The SCC
says it's not recommending specific programs or technologies, but expects
the utilities to work toward the goal and will evaluate proposals on a
case-by-case basis.
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On the Net:

Demand Side Management report:
http://www.scc.virginia.gov/eaf/conserve.aspx.