D982BE3B26D9440387258455004CF169 Hearing Summary

Jon Becker and Jim Zwetzig, Morgan County Commissioners, discussed energy generation in Morgan County, worker retraining, and the financial impact of energy policy on local and state revenue.  Committee discussion ensued.

Byron Pelton and Jane Bauder, Logan County Commissioners, discussed the economic impact of renewable and coal power in Logan County and worker retraining.  The commissioners responded to questions from the committee regarding worker retraining and different forms of energy production.

Ed Schifferns, Lincoln County Commissioner, discussed use taxes, energy productions facilities, and the incidence of renewable generation in Lincoln County.

Trent Bushner, Yuma County Commissioner, discussed the intersections between the agricultural and energy industries in Yuma County. Commissioner Bushner responded to questions from the committee regarding small businesses, renewable energy generation, and energy policy.

Tony Wells, Washington County Commissioner, discussed the culture of the county, changes in energy production, and subsequent consequences on the county.

Following presentations from the county commissioners, the committee departed for tours of Xcel Energy's Pawnee Generating Station in Brush (Attachment C) and a NextEra Energy Resources wind project in Limon (Attachment D).