Bad news! Who will address the costs of greenhouse gases?

JBK

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"Richard Rosen" rrosen@tellus.org 9/10/2007 1:10 PM >>>

Jim,

Sorry that I have not gotten back to you with a proposal since we spoke. But this delay illustrates my problem. I am really too busy to take on your case...I think I would be irresponsible to do so. So, upon further thought, I have to decline being a consultant to the Sierra Club.

Sincerely,

Rich Rosen

-----Original Message----- From: James Kotcon [mailto:jkotcon@wvu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 2:02 PM To: Richard Rosen Subject: Allegheny transmission line

A "status hearing" is scheduled on Sept. 14, at which time we expect some sort of definitive schedule for filing direct testimony, rebuttal testimony, and finally an evidentiary hearing. I agree that the primary issues we would like addressed would include "reliability" (have they made their case, and even if they have, is the line the most reasonable approach) and the issue of the effect of future carbon costs on electric rates and the demand for transmission of electricity from Allegheny versus sources with lower carbon emissions.I believe that the primary driver for this line is Allegheny's desire to sell their "low-cost" electricity to eastern markets, but if their electricity is no longer "low cost" will the line be "used and useful"

Thank you again for your call, and we look forward to receiving your letter outlining services and costs.

Feel free to contact me if I can provide more information

Jim Kotcon 304-293-8822 (office) 304-594-3322 (home)