The committee gave a favorable recommendation to a resolution (CR98) directing planning, DOE and other partners to study county electric utility capacity, battery-storage goals and EV charging needs; staff and Park & Planning requested timing and scope adjustments and the committee approved draft 2 with amendments.

The committee recommended CR98 to study utility infrastructure and master‑plan alignment to inform energy goals; sponsor Adam Stafford said the study will identify grid and storage capacity needs and align with the county's climate goals, and Planning staff asked for realistic procurement timing and funding.

The Fairhope City Council adopted an ordinance to convert a short-term line of credit into a 20-year permanent water-and-sewer warrant totaling $30,575,000 to fund utility infrastructure, while staff said they will continue seeking grants and cheaper alternatives for other projects.

Jefferson PUD reported a public-safety power shutoff that affected roughly 766 residents in Paradise Bay, Thorndike and Cheyenne areas and led to a temporary closure of SR 104. The utility said crews will carry out capital work, including in Swansonville.

City presenters showed a marketing pitch for TID 13 emphasizing Merrill's manufacturing base, training pipeline, highway access and a 56-acre developable site; they said water/wastewater extensions are the key constraint and noted preliminary power and fiber capacity.

Council members asked whether emergency funds would go to utilities, homeowners or businesses; Adjutant General Paul Schneider and KDAM deputy director Jonathan explained homeowners insurance, SBA loans and public-assistance rules determine who receives what aid.

The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.

The board approves plans for a utility center with emergency staging and office facilities.

Council endorses Tapestry Companies' plan for 60-unit affordable family apartments on Legion Field Road

The Valdosta mayor and council on Jan. 22 approved an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats, authorized multiple equipment purchases on the consent agenda, approved utility easements for a new water plant and a $261,500 purchase of pump drives at two lift stations; Lumos Fiberregistration was also approved.

The Alpine City Council on May 19 rejected a staff-proposed resolution to raise base water rates and usage charges to finance a new municipal well and system improvements, asking for more comparative data and a workshop before reconsideration.

Public commenters and a commissioner raised questions about utility-scale solar projects, including whether power or environmental attributes would benefit data centers and whether companies connected to those projects should receive county tax abatements; an estimated infrastructure reimbursement figure was discussed for related road and line work.

Consultant advises Corpus Christi on bond ratings and utility rate adjustments affecting infrastructure.

Mister Stafford receives confirmation to lead Anchorage's hydropower utility and energy projects.

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Public hearing set for July 31, 2025, to discuss construction plans and environmental impacts.

Council approved two general obligation bond anticipation notes — $30 million (general fund) and $40 million (utility) — and selected Truist’s 3.49% fixed-rate proposal. Council also approved a 9.5% utility rate increase for FY26, estimated at about $7.50 per month for a typical residential customer, effective Jan. 1.

Committee recommends adopting housing loan program and authorizes final utility design for recreation complex.

Gemspring Capital's new partnership with Key Line Construction and Palouse Power aims to create a leading utility infrastructure services platform in the Pacific Northwest.

The Senate Transportation and Energy committee approved SB205, presented by Ross Gunnels of Alabama 811, to modernize the state's one-call (811) notification law. A friendly amendment added "marine construction" to the definition of excavation and clarified maintenance/right-of-way language agreed with ALDOT and the County Commission Association.