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Commission Urges Development of Two New Electric Plants

DETROIT-A study complied by the Michigan Public Service Commission finds that peak electric power demand is projected to increase 2.1% per year. The group says to meet the growing need, the state will need at least one new plant by 2011.

By Dana Dubriwny | Updated on January 05, 2006

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DETROIT-The Michigan Public Service Commission has issued a report indicating that Michigan’s existing generation resources are adequate to meet the state’s demand, but by 2009, growing demand will overshadow supply. According to the study, certain measures must be undertaken to ensure that Michigan’s electric grid continues to generate enough power.

“With aging electric plants and increasing demand for electricity, Michigan needs to start planning now to ensure that the lights stay on well into the future,” says MPSC chairman J. Peter Lark. “While problems are not imminent, more electric generation may be needed as soon as 2009.”

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