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On the recordMay 16, 2012
Shouldn't we expect the utilities to pay much higher prices for a requirement that is 3 times higher with only 3 years to comply?
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski questions the feasibility of compliance costs for utilities under new energy standards.

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