On the recordJune 28, 2012
We need to address this right now, and this power plant can do--again, 2,500 megawatts is--with a shortfall we have of 1,320, this power plant in and of itself will provide.
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congress.govWe need to address this right now, and this power plant can do--again, 2,500 megawatts is--with a shortfall we have of 1,320, this power plant in and of itself will provide.
Olson stresses the critical need for the power plant to alleviate Texas's energy crisis.
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