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• Billing credits have been in place for nearly 13 years with virtually no resources 

 acquired. 



• Four utilities have tried to implement a conservation power plant (including Clark 

 Public Utilities). None has succeeded. 



• Substantial fuel switching potential has gone unrealized in spite of support from 

 Representative Wyden. 



BPA's approach has held back customers who are ready, willing and able to develop 

 conservation, renewables, fuel switching and conventional generation. 



Question 5: 



What is the potential for cost-effective electricity savings in the Northwest region from 

 fuel switching to natural gas? Do current market conditions create a sufficient incentive 

 for fuel switching? If not, what measures should EPA undertake to encourage fuel 

 switching? 



Should EPA prohibit the expenditure of Super Good Cents incentives in areas where 

 natural gas service is currently available? 



Answer 5: 



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