QUESTION FROM THE BACK ROW?
What questions should citizens ask of the American Transmission Company (ATC) regarding the "Badger Coulee" (BC) proposal?
ANSWER: FROM BVCC STAFF.
(1) Will the Application include: a "Demonstrated Need Formula Study*(DNFS),” verified by an "Independent Energy Study**(IES)," which identifies an energy need that requires a solution?
(2) Will the Application include: a "Cost Benefit Alternative Comparison Study***(CBACS)," verified by a "Independent Energy Study**(IES),” which demonstrates the most cost effective solution to the "Demonstrated Need Formula Study (DNFS)?"
(3) Will the Application include: all “prudent measures” to protect and/or avoid endangered and sensitive natural resources, maintain current “appraisal standards” (regarding eminent domain land purchases) and guarantee that all encroachments meet current “DNR, Federal and State” park preservation standards?
(4) Will the “Public” be provided a substantial portion of the ATC-BC Application (6 months) before the Application's submission to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin?
*Demonstrated Need Formula Study: A comprehensive analysis of all electrical sector energy data including: historic, current, projected energy use, and energy generation, transmission capacity.
** Independent Energy Study: A comprehensive analysis of energy study data (conducted by an Independent Energy Consultant) charged with the task of publishing an objective analysis.*** Cost Benefit Alternative Comparison Study: A comprehensive analysis that examines all options available to meet the Demonstrated Need Formula Study*, and provides objective recommendations on the most cost effective solutions.
