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Maria Cantwell: “But by reducing peak demand, we reduce the cost to the ratepayers.”

On the recordMay 6, 2009
But by reducing peak demand, we reduce the cost to the ratepayers.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell emphasizes the financial benefits of reducing peak electricity demand.

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