[a St. Paul street address]
Feb. 7, 2000
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place E., Ste.350
St. Paul, MN 55101-2147
Dear Staff:
Allow us to speak to the issue relating to NSP's application for Manitoba
Hydro electricity, as per Docket # E-002/M-99-888.
We deem a new contract between these two entities as harmful to us as well
as our neighbors to the North.
Not only does such an arrangement reduce incentives for development of
renewable energy sources but it destroys boreal forests and northern
Manitoba river systems.
Costs for NSP in dollars does not match cost to citizens in Minnesota and
Manitoba for years to come.
It is our duty as conscientious citizens to call attention to these facts
and to protest the contract renewal.
Sincerely,
A. and C. Johnson
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February 12, 2000
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-2147
Re: Docket # E-002/M-99-888
Dear Members of the Public Utilities Commission:
I am writing this letter to oppose approval of a new contract between
Northern States Power Company and Manitoba Hydro. There are enough
unanswered questions about the environmental and human effects involved in
the generation of hydroelectricity in the Nelson/Churchill River basins to
warrant extensive further investigation.
The rights of indigenous peoples and the possible destruction of the fragile
subarctic ecology are of deep concern to me and, I am sure, to most
Minnesotans. Our growing dependence over the past twenty years on
electricity from Manitoba makes thorough study of its true cost a matter of
deep urgency. Therefore I strongly oppose approval of a new contract until
such study can be completed.
Sincerely,
[a St. Paul resident]
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February 12, 2000
RE: Docket #E-002/M-99-888
Mr. Edward Garvey
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-2147
Dr. Mr. Garvey:
Last month I wrote to your chairman, Gregory Scott. Now I understand that
you need further evidence of opposition to N.S.P.'s purchase of power from
Manitoba Hydro.
In 1970, I took a train trip from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba. I was in
awe of the pristine landscape on that journey.
Imagine how appalled I was this past autumn when I saw photos of the
proliferation of hydroelectric dams in that area!
In utter dismay, upon hearing the Councillor of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation
at my place of worship in December, I urge you to become informed about this
exploitation of the Cree people.
After that, I have no doubt you will refuse permission to Northern States
Power Company, as they seek to continue to purchase more "cheap electricity"
at the expense of the Cree Nation and the formerly magnificent beauty of
that area of Canada.
Most sincerely,
[a White Bear Lake resident}
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[This is from a St. Paul resident.]
February 12, 2000
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-2147
Re: Docket # E-002/M-99-888
Dear Members of the Public Utilities Commission:
I am writing this letter to oppose approval of a new contract between
Northern States Power Company and Manitoba Hydro. There are enough
unanswered questions about the environmental and human effects involved in
the generation of hydroelectricity in the Nelson/Churchill River basins to
warrant extensive further investigation.
The rights of indigenous peoples and the possible destruction of the fragile
subarctic ecology are of deep concern to me and, I am sure, to most
Minnesotans. Our growing dependence over the past twenty years on
electricity from Manitoba makes thorough study of its true cost a matter of
deep urgency. Therefore I strongly oppose approval of a new contract until
such study can be completed.
Sincerely,
Rhoda G.
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[This is from a White Bear Lake resident.]
February 12, 2000
RE: Docket #E-002/M-99-888
Mr. Edward Garvey
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-2147
Dr. Mr. Garvey:
Last month I wrote to your chairman, Gregory Scott. Now I understand that
you need further evidence of opposition to N.S.P.'s purchase of power from
Manitoba Hydro.
In 1970, I took a train trip from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba. I was in
awe of the pristine landscape on that journey.
Imagine how appalled I was this past autumn when I saw photos of the
proliferation of hydroelectric dams in that area!
In utter dismay, upon hearing the Councillor of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation
at my place of worship in December, I urge you to become informed about this
exploitation of the Cree people.
After that, I have no doubt you will refuse permission to Northern States
Power Company, as they seek to continue to purchase more "cheap electricity"
at the expense of the Cree Nation and the formerly-magnificent beauty of
that area of Canada.
Most sincerely,
P.D.
Copies to: R. Marshall Johnson
Joel Jacobs
LeRoy Koppendrayer