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Boulder report finds city could dramatically reduce greenhouse gases, keep rates flat, by L. Page 3 of 3 <br />• While the city said it is committed to exploring ways to achieve what it calls "the electric utility of the <br />future," it has also said there might be ways to do so short of creating its own utility – in the form of a <br />new partnership with Xcel Energy. <br />• <br />• <br />"What we are looking to do is move beyond a 19th century approach to providing energy and create a <br />forward- looking, innovative and consumer - friendly utility model that reduces our reliance on fossil <br />fuels," Bailey said. "Xcel Energy has served us for decades, and in many ways, done an admirable <br />job. It is possible they could help us meet our objectives. We would welcome their involvement in a <br />meaningful, timely and transparent discussion." <br />Even if the City Council votes on April 16 to move forward with the pursuit of municipalization, there <br />will be many steps still to come, "and off -ramps will remain available," the city said in its Feb. 26 <br />report. — JEANNINE ANDERSON <br />Copyright ® 2013, American Public Power Association <br />http: / /www.naylometwork.com/ app -ppd /articles /print- V2.asp ?aid= 208951 3/6/2013 <br />