Position Statement: Public Power

The Washington State Hay Growers Association encourages continuous public awareness of the rapidly rising cost of public power. We believe the public should more actively observe and speak out on the issues of wages and salaries of those employed in the public power industry and the rate and fees charged by public power. We support a more intensified effort within the Public Utility Districts to create greater cost efficiency. We encourage research and public education on energy conservation and development of farm products, by-products, and waste as sources of energy. We believe that the development of alternative sources of energy should be encouraged by a reduction of government red-tape and involvement. Research and development of alternative sources of power, such as nuclear power; hydro-electric, including low-head hydro; and wind power should be a priority. We support the use of tax breaks and other incentives to encourage research and production of gasohol by the private sector and we support an expanded education program on the benefits of nuclear power.

Approved by the WSHGA Membership
January 24, 2001

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