TVA rival says MLGW savings estimate too low, transmission estimate too high
John R. Bear, right, president and chief operating officer of Midcontinent Independent System Operator, said on “Behind the Headlines” that he thinks the savings MLGW would reap by switching from TVA would be higher than current estimates. (Danny Johnston/AP file)
MISO CEO John Bear says savings for MLGW from switching its electric power supplier from TVA to the rival power network are at least $100 million a year, which is nearly double the estimate of the power consultant MLGW is using.
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