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Uvalde County signs three-year Public Power Pool agreement; commodity locked at 5.88¢/kWh After a presentation from Public Power Pool, commissioners approved joining or continuing under a P3 procurement that locks Uvalde County's commodity electricity rate at 5.88¢ per kilowatt-hour for 2026–2028 and noted an added aggregation fee; staff offered account-level analysis for demand charges regulated by the PUC.

2 weeks ago

Uvalde County just locked in a groundbreaking electricity rate of 5.88¢ per kWh for the next three years, saving taxpayers significantly!

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3 weeks ago

Photo taken on February 23, 2019 with my NIKON D5200 using the NIKKOR C Auto 1:4.5 f=80~200mm lens. Find more information at https://gommadigitale.com/photo/23-02-2019/553

#photo #Crane #constructionEquipment #vehicle #Tower #sky #publicUtility #Construction - https://gommadigitale.com/photo/23-02-2019/553

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Section 10 of S.323 would expand PUC party status and add cradle-to-grave audits and a 5-acre agricultural threshold for energy projects Section 10 would amend 30 VSA §248 to make the Agency of Agriculture a party to every certificate of public good proceeding, add NRCS-referenced soil definitions, require cradle-to-grave engineering audits for solar applicants, and treat siting that precludes tilling on more than 5 acres of important soils as 'undue and not in the public good.' Witnesses warned of administrative burdens and potential impacts on utilities.

3 weeks ago

New legislation could significantly reshape solar energy projects in Vermont by expanding agricultural oversight and imposing strict environmental audits—are we ready for the impact?

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3 weeks ago

Why Blackstone's Next Target Is Your Electricity Bill YouTube video by More Perfect Union

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social | More Perfect Union: "Why Blackstone's Next Target Is Your Electricity Bill" | #NewMexico #PrivateEquity #PNM #TNMP #Texas #Infrastructure #PublicUtility #PRC #PublicRegulationCommission #TXNM #QTS #DataCenters #MichelleLujanGrisham
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Residents report locked meters, spikes in bills; city forms water-loss response team Two residents raised concerns about locked water meters and unexplained billing spikes of tens of thousands of gallons; City Manager Dr. David Orr said staff will investigate individual cases and a TW water-loss response team will assist affected customers.

3 weeks ago

Residents are raising alarms over locked water meters and shocking billing spikes, prompting city officials to launch a dedicated water-loss response team.

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Texas Supreme Court weighs whether state pole‑attachment law can be enforced as a contract breach At oral argument in Spectrum Gulf Coast v. City of San Antonio, petitioner counsel argued that a contract clause requiring compliance with all laws and an evergreen provision together make the Public Utility Regulatory Act §54.204 enforceable as a breach of contract; the city disputed that the 1984 agreement covers modern broadband attachments or that §54.204 applies retroactively.

3 weeks ago

The Texas Supreme Court is poised to decide if a decades-old cable franchise can adapt to modern broadband laws, potentially reshaping municipal contracts forever.

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Trophy Club council directs staff to continue negotiations with MUD over water assets and to protect tower lease revenue Council members instructed staff to keep negotiating transfer documents with Trophy Club MUD No. 1, prepare a formal response to the MUD's termination notice (dated July 21, 2026), and protect the town's existing cell-tower lease revenues while exploring a joint meeting to resolve outstanding lease-language issues.

1 month ago

Trophy Club's Town Council is taking a stand to protect vital water services and lucrative cell-tower lease revenues amid ongoing negotiations with the Municipal Utility District.

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House advances bill to extend specialized telecom siting law, directs PUC review The House voted to amend and order third reading of H.527, which would extend the sunset for 30 V.S.A. §248a from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2030 and direct the Public Utility Commission to hold public workshops and report by Dec. 15, 2027.

1 month ago

Vermont's House just voted to extend the telecom siting law, ensuring greater local input and transparency until 2030—what does this mean for your community?

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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1 month ago

JCP&L outlines causes of recent outages and $4.7 million of reliability upgrades for Monroe Township Jersey Central Power & Light told Monroe officials that three recent outage events affected up to 5,000 customers and described planned system upgrades—including four circuit ties, three substation upgrades and smart protection devices—totaling about $4.7 million and expected by 2028.

Jersey Central Power & Light is investing $4.7 million in upgrades to prevent future outages that have recently impacted thousands of Monroe Township customers.

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Committee hears PUC study recommending against a broad electric-affordability program Committee members reviewed a PUC study that recommended against creating a new broad-based electric-affordability program; members also discussed proposals to bar summer shutoffs for medically vulnerable residents and the practical trade-offs for utilities and landlords.

1 month ago

Vermont lawmakers are grappling with the delicate balance of utility shutoff policies while considering the needs of vulnerable residents and the implications for landlords.

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Gamrican ✈️ BCN Jun/Jul/Aug 2026

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1 month ago

The real question that overlaps how the shorts look soaked...

Is wearing "yellow" flagging a kink, or is "wearing yellow just wearing yellow"?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 month ago

Exeter Township SD discusses joining PUC evidentiary hearing on PA American Water rate request Board members discussed the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's scheduling of an evidentiary hearing on a PA American Water rate increase and whether the district should send counsel and fact witnesses; the district estimated a potential $200,000 annual impact and will seek coordination with Exeter Township on legal representation.

Exeter Township is weighing a $200,000 decision as it prepares to confront PA American Water’s proposed rate hike at a crucial PUC hearing.

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