Patrick Lavigne Quotes

We have got members who have discussed importing foreign coal. Now we are in a position where America, the Saudi Arabia of coal, is having to import foreign coal. It's ludicrous. - Patrick Lavigne

The single best, quickest remedy would be for the Surface Transportation Board to have members who were interested in regulating. - Patrick Lavigne

It will have an impact on the economy of coal-producing regions. (Utilities) that are unable to receive their contracted allotment of Powder River Basin coal will, out of necessity, either have to increase investment in natural gas-fired generation or buy electricity on the wholesale market. - Patrick Lavigne

It exceeds the cost of the fuel itself, making it prohibitively expensive. - Patrick Lavigne

(Cooperatives) were willing to pay the freight provided they could guarantee delivery. But now it's a service question, too. - Patrick Lavigne

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