A Synapse Energy Economics analyst defended her study that found Duke Energy could save customers in South Carolina billions of dollars by altering its long-range power plans.
Rachel Wilson, a principal associate at Synapse, spent the most time on the stand of any witness in Tuesday’s extended session of the S.C. Public Service Commission’s hearing on Duke’s Integrated Resource Plans. She held to her findings that Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress could save $7.2 billion over the 15 years outlined in the plans by closing the coal plants as early as possible and replacing the capacity with a clean energy portfolio, including no new gas plants.
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Wilson faced extended cross examination from Duke attorney Brett Breitschwerdt that challenged her over a number of issues.
The hearings ended Wednesday afternoon with final arguments by all sides. The next step will be for Duke’s utilities and the opponents to provide comments and proposed orders by June 4. The commission is expected to decide by June whether to approve Duke’s long-range plans, reject them as insufficient or order modifications to make sure they are the “most reasonable and prudent” methods for providing reliable and affordable electricity.
Catch up on coverage of the hearings here.
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