In his “Partial Observer” opinion piece of August 10, Mr. Caiazza focuses entirely on the relative costs of electric bills to the consumer. His analysis is incomplete. What are the costs to us and to the planet—of ongoing global warming?…
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Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act proponents claim that existing technology is sufficient for the transition to the zero emissions electric grid by the 2040 target and that because wind and solar are free the transition will be affordable. However, the first annual Public Service Commission informational report on the implementation of the Climate Act released last month tells another story. It notes that in 2022 the costs associated with the Climate Act increased the monthly electric bills 7.6 percent…