Higher electric rates during a recession?  Great idea.  Let's make Anchorage less competitive for companies looking to locate here.  Outside most electric companies cover millions of customers.  When a plant is added or expanded the rates may go up a little - not 19%!  Once again, zero vision at the State level.  Cut off all subsidies to the power providers in the railbelt until they merge into one company.  This will eliminate redundant admin.  Then power plant costs will be spread out and power can be sent up and down the grid as needed.