The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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Thx. Here is the article (first link) in its entirety. The second article is probably what the NYT piece referred to. Based on current renewable bids, looks like electrical rates relative to inflation will go down with the renewables and as the cost trends continue, even with subsidies ending in 2020. Future still include a significant NG component. Electricians are hard to find in our area at $80/hr. They will even be harder to find in a few years.

https://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/03/colorado-coal-future-xcel-energy/

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/01/xcel-energy-coal-plants/