Forum Three – Nov. 22, 2014
Renewable Energy Options and Energy Efficiency
Over 70 people attended a two-hour Indy Energy community forum on energy issues Nov. 22nd at the North Independence public library.
The focus of the forum - the third one organized by IndyEnergy - was the Independence City Council's July 2014 resolution dealing with renewable energy and utility rates.
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Presentations were made by Geoff Marke (Missouri Office of Public Counsel), Paul Snider (VP Policy & Government Affairs Brightergy) and Joe Spease (CEO WindSoHy). Jonathan Zerr moderated the forum.
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The forum received extensive coverage in The Examiner.
Spease used a well-regarded study by Lazard on "levelized cost of energy" that showed renewables, particularly wind, are becoming competitive alternatives to fossil fuel generated power.
A 16-page booklet showing potential energy efficiencies and renewable options for Independence Power & Light was also distributed.
The general survey look at practices by over a dozen Midwestern municipal electrical utilities including six in Missouri. The booklet was developed by the Beyond Coal campaign.
Indy Energy is planning additional the community forums in 2015.