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Why then does MGE/UW say that Madison imports 85% of its electricity?

April 26, 2017electricity imports Madison mge UW

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Why then does MGE/UW say that Madison imports 85% of its electricity?

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We do not know. The data above show that MGE is capable of producing all the electricity it needs. Moreover, the 200 MW Blount St. plant in Madison can account for 31% of MGEs net demand. Whatever MGE/UW may mean, it is not unusual for cities to import electricity from beyond the city limits because of pollution concerns and land costs.