In any case, even if that option turns out to be not feasible, I believe the PUD needs to consider the effects of distributed generation. Current energy prices make many different forms of generation cost-effective and desirable. And distributed generation reduces the need for larger transmission lines. The BPA's rate increases are going to be hard enough for people to swallow without adding in the costs of a new power line. Instead, adding new distributed generation abilities to their mix may be the best strategy- it kills two birds with one stone.
People tend to draw battle lines around other people.
Don't get me wrong. PACE and Don Johnson are to be commended for bringing the issue front and center. I think you will also be hearing from Don Johnson that the time is getting critical for the PUD process. Maybe Don can provide us with a sense of timing. Larry Felton at the PUD is open minded, but we need the commission to get on board.