A report from the North American Electric Reliability Council is promoting efforts by citizens and businesses alike to prevent the fall of the national power supply before it reaches unhealthy levels.

Chairman of the governor's Energy Task Force, Jeff Davis, says citizens should worry more about what happens when public utilities have to purchase energy from the open market.

He says Missourians who are used to spending six cents per kilowatt could see prices triple if there is no reduction in energy use.

Davis says Missourians need to conserve if they don't want prices to increase.

Intro: A national electricity assessment is calling for proactive consumer and business efforts to ensure a stable power supply in the future.