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Transmission’s Critically Important Role in Connecticut’s Energy Future
David H. Boguslawski
Vice President - TransmissionNortheast Utilities Service Company
“Connecticut’s Energy Future” – Hartford, ConnecticutDecember 2, 2004
Page 2
It Takes All Three
Generation, Conservation, and Transmission are all important to our energy future
Surplus Generation
Adequate Generation
Marginal Conditions
Deficient
Page 3
Connecticut Is Not An Energy Island
Total Daily Imports are approximately
2,000 MW
Long Island
RI
MA
NY
300800
900
0
Most of the time Connecticut consumes more electricity than it generates.
Connecticut’s energy policy decisions impact the entire New England region.
The region’s energy policy decisions impact Connecticut.
Page 4
A Transmission Upgrade Is Sorely Needed in Southwest Connecticut
345-kV115-kVPower Plant
Transmission moves power into and within Southwest Connecticut
The fact is more generation cannot be sited in Southwest Connecticut until sufficient Transmission capacity is there to move it
Page 5
The CEAB …
Can be the state’s vital link to regional energy planning.
Can help Connecticut formulate a long-term plan.
Can help us move ahead.
Page 6
The Need Is Now
We have genuine and serious concerns about transmission starved Southwest Connecticut.
Delay … Increases the risk of a major outage, Weighs down the state’s economy, Restricts market competition, Drives up electric bills for consumers, and Blocks efforts to improve air quality.