The short answer is, yes, it has, and utilities would be happy to work with the federal government on a project-by-project basis. They're limited in what they can do on their own because there's a formula with each regulator that authorizes what they can and can't spend. But they can always be partnering with third parties in the interest of advancing broader objectives.
With regard to remote communities, I think there's a real opportunity, perhaps through pipelines, or in the alternative, by trucking either LNG or CNG, which is much more affordable than diesel and burns cleaner. I would note that the federal government pays a significant bill to underwrite the energy costs of many northern communities now. This is not necessarily a new expenditure, but potentially a savings that delivers an environmental and economic benefit. I think it's a broad win.
