Huntsville’s newly established task force to create a Community Energy Resource Plan [Video]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A rapidly changing energy environment prompted the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities to establish a task force to develop a forward-looking approach to energy planning. Working with consulting engineering firm Black & Veatch, a 12-member Energy Task Force will create a Community Energy Resource Plan (CERP) to guide the City’s energy strategy into the future.

“As our community grows, we must proactively address our energy needs,” said Wes Kelly, CEO of Huntsville Utilities. “This task force will explore every option and approach to ensure a sustainable and resilient energy future for our customers and the City of Huntsville.”

The Energy Task Force will look at future power needs and increased demand, identify potential changes and opportunities and examine how Huntsville Utilities are structured and works within the TVA system.

“Huntsville’s growth is driven by energy, and we want to be …