NoCapX 2020 had filed a Motion to reopen the hearing when the news came out that utilities were seeing an unprecedented drop in demand… it was denied, BUT, there was this opening:

NoCapX may file an offer of proof if it has newly obtained evidence that calls into question the Applicants’ peak demand forecasting. The offer of proof will be included in the record and forwarded to the Commission in the event that it chooses to review it.

So today I got that filed:

Offer of Proof – CapX not needed – sharply decreased demand

Exhibit A – WSJ – Surprise drop in power use

Exhibit B – Xcel 2008 Investor Summary

Exhibit C – Otter Tail Corp 10-K 2008

Exhibit D – February 2008 EIA Electric Power Monthly Chapter 5

Exhibit E – 2008 NERC Reliability Assessment