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Shutting down coal plants at a quicker rate (than the 2020 mark) is not unheard of. Just listen to Bruce. It can be done and it can be done successfully.

Boardman is the dirtiest coal plant, let's get some clean energy in here faster.

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I think that when we are looking at the electricity rates and how those might rise, we definitely need to consider another important question: What is more expensive - the environmental cost (including the disease and cancers that tend to follow when a coal-fired power plant is in an area) or a little more on your bill each month (also, why not just use a little less from time to time. That'll help with your bill).

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