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Jerry McNerney: “This drought has disrupted hydroelectric dams and forced utility companies to purchase electricity from other sources…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
This drought has disrupted hydroelectric dams and forced utility companies to purchase electricity from other sources that is up to three times more expensive than hydro.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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McNerney discusses the economic impact of drought on electricity costs.

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