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A national group has indicated that a battery energy storage option in Prince Edward Island could be cheaper than Maritime Electric's plan to install two refurbished diesel turbines at the former Charlottetown generating station. Maritime Electric's application to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) includes the addition of 100 MW of generating capacity to address anticipated electricity demand growth. The costs of diesel over the proposal's lifetime have not been factored into the analysis, which could significantly impact utility bills for residents.