This plan is operational with additional planning through the energy office and was created due to rising energy costs and for economic and energy security purposes.  It also views an effective management of the costs within the State’s control as a key factor to maintaining a competitive advantage when it comes to regional energy prices.  Further, this plan sets forth to develop almost 1% of the state’s wind energy potential (7,880 MW) to support local and marketable jobs, economic activity, and support the goal of achieving more wind energy.