The Future of the Martin Drake Power Plant
AEC Senior Researcher Tyler Comings and Researcher Bryndis Woods have prepared a report, funded by the Green Cities Coalition and the Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, that examines whether coal-fired units at the Martin Drake Power Plant ought to be considered for early retirement. Currently slated for decommission no later than December 31, 2035, our report concludes that the Colorado Springs City Council should consider early retirement due to the plant’s inefficiencies and declining competitiveness, the availability of low-cost, low-risk alternatives, and the location and localized health impacts of the plant.
Community Choice Energy is Providing Cleaner Energy at a Much Lower Cost
We have recently published an update to our analysis of Community Choice Energy (CCE) for Boston. In October 2017, AEC Senior Researcher Tyler Comings, Clinic Director and Senior Economist Liz Stanton, PhD and Researcher Bryndis Woods prepared a report and policy brief, funded by theBarr Foundation, which evaluated the potential adoption of CCE in the City of Boston. Based on newly-released Eversource default utility rates for 2018, AEC has released an update that indicates that the average CCE household will save 19 percent on its electric bill in 2018 as compared to 2 percent in 2017, a ten-fold increase in savings.
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Now Accepting Research Assistant Applications
AEC provides on-the-job training to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the form of paid internships as research assistants. Research assistants learn practical skills, gain knowledge regarding the fields of economics, energy, environmental protection, and consumer equity, and have the opportunity to work on applied projects. We are now welcoming applications for Spring 2018 research assistants. To apply for a research assistant position for Spring 2018, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and Excel spreadsheet example to info@aeclinic.org.