Arlinghaus outlines the
persistent growth trends in the region's aggregate energy demand and focuses a
critical eye on the measures now in place to provide our homes and businesses
in New England with sufficient power during stretches of peak consumption.

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The study concludes by arguing for the implementation of LICAP as the best
way to solve the impending energy shortage.

Why: Individuals, families , schools, organizations and communities must
change the way they perceive and respond to violence. The
conference will equip participants of all ages with proven tools for
changing their culture from violence to peace. Also, there is a
nonviolence art exhibition ongoing.

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Alicia Renee Farris, Director, Michigan Institute for
Nonviolence Education and lead host of the event, along with other
officials and dignitaries. Monday is
slated for elementary-school-age participants; Tuesday, for junior-high-school
children and Wednesday for high-school youth and teens.

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The coalition, which supports the LICAP proposal , mailed
the report to lawmakers, businesses, and stakeholders across the region.
Cindy Eid , executive director of NECORE, said, "The Bartlett Center adds a
valuable voice to the growing recognition of New England's need for more
reliable and affordable electricity.

The New England Coalition for Reliable Electricity (NECORE) is dedicated
to promoting economic growth and ensuring a cleaner , reliable and more
affordable supply of electricity in New England communities.




Other events of interest include: Monday, April 18 through Thursday the
21, a Lunch and Learn Series, from noon until 1:30 p. with 105.

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For more information call the Michigan Institute for Nonviolence Education at
(313) 758-0748, or visit http://www.

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Where: Cobo Exhibition and Conference Center located at One Washington
Boulevard, Detroit

Who: Speakers to follow the Mayor's address include Dr.

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" Currently,
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC ) is considering the proposal
and has an oral argument scheduled for September 20.
The New England Coalition for Reliable Electricity reacted swiftly by
calling on New England lawmakers to seriously analyze the report before taking
any action on LICAP.
The report can be found in its entirety at
(http://necore.

Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick Officially Welcomes Global Nonviolence Conference to Detroit Monday April 18 At Opening Ceremony

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'New England facing threat of rolling blackouts;
biggest threat to economic development'

BOSTON, A white paper released today by a New
Hampshire based think tank warned New Englanders about a growing shortage of
energy production that could lead to rolling blackouts as soon as 2008.

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Those individuals and organizations taking action concerning peace

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It addresses a
critical short-term problem but is not a workable system for the future," said
Arlinghaus.

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The
paper, produced by the Josiah Bartlet Center for Public Policy, lays out why
the region is poised for rolling blackouts and expresses concern about the
impact this instability will have on future economic development in the
region. DETROIT ,

What: The Global Nonviolence Conference opening plenary session

When: Monday , April 18, 9:30 a.

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Our
coalition will be distributing this study to everyone involved in the debate -
it's important everyone understand the true nature of New England's
electricity problem so we can come up with realistic solutions.

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Arlinghaus, a member of the NECORE Advisory Board and president
of the Bartlett Center, authored the report entitled The Coming Electricity
Shortage in New England and What We Can Do About It.
"New England is rapidly running out of capacity and the current payment
structure doesn't support the operating costs of the plants that generate
power, new or old.
"The current approach to keeping enough plants open to meet demand is best
described as a patching operation, a stopgap measure designed only to triage
an unsustainable system until a solution can be put in place. featuring world
renowned peacemakers; the Celebration of Young Peacemakers Awards Luncheon,
Wednesday, April 20, at noon featuring Youth Under Construction; The Peace Jam
Concert and Rally on Wednesday, April 20, from 6 until 10 p.
Over 1,000 youth also will attend Monday through Wednesday.

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Think Tank Study Calls for Implementation of LICAP


That workable system for the future, according to Arlinghaus, is LICAP,
which will eliminate the barriers to investment that keep new power plants
from being constructed where they'll be needed the most. Bernard
LaFayette, Co-chair of the Global Nonviolence Conferences; Wayne
County Commissioner and Chair of the Michigan Host Committee Bernard
Parker; Dr.m.

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On June 15, 2005, FERC administrative law judge (ALJ) Bobbie McCartney
endorsed the proposal saying LICAP "appears to provide the proper incentives
to build the right amount of capacity at the lowest possible cost.nonviolenceeducation.

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" Eid continued, "Arlinghaus' report presents the complexities of
our electricity market in the clearest and most comprehensive manner."
Charles M. Not only is new power not being developed, but existing
capacity is in trouble as well.

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Proposed by the Independent
System Operator of New England (ISO-NE), the Locational Installed Capacity
proposal (LICAP) is a plan that will stimulate electricity generation, prevent
future electric bills from skyrocketing , provide more reliable electricity,
create additional good-paying jobs and lead to a cleaner environment .

Workshops will provide opportunities for corporate managers,
educators , law-enforcement and human-resource professionals, parents
and students to gain meaningful information and training in order to
become catalysts for change.

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LICAP
is currently being considered by FERC. LICAP is the most cost effective,
cleanest, and smartest way we can prevent electricity problems for us
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Sqad and featuring local, national and international artists.
All of the events take place at Cobo Exhibition and Conference Center.

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