"Future Shock-Tomorrow's Electric Bill" will be the topic of discussion on the next edition of Lakeland Currents, Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m.

New laws and regulations are requiring electric utilities to start using wind and solar as part of their delivery of energy… and these laws, or proposed laws, are also going to increase the costs of everyone's electricity.

Two area experts are going to discuss how much impact these issues can affect your electric bill today and tomorrow. Joining host Ray Gildow will be guests Norm Krause, President of the Minnesota Rural Electric Cooperatives and Mark Glaess, CEO and General Manager, Minnesota Rural Electric Cooperatives.

Lakeland Currents is Lakeland Public Televisions newest public affairs program based out of our Brainerd studio. This production gives our viewers a chance to learn, and interact with others, about common issues being debated and events taking place throughout the region. As the local source for televised news and information, Lakeland Public Television is an important asset in the region.

Ron Johnson, Design/ Promotion Manager, Lakeland Public Television, Box 9, BSU, Bemidji, MN 56601, 218-333-3024, rjohnson@ lakelandptv.org.