The packet asked the council to affirm amendments extending the South Georgia Governmental Services Authority operating and management agreements through April 30, 2028 (including a $6,525,495.48 single‑year management fee), and included routine utility items such as an ECG FY26 $5,793.12 settlement form and a natural‑gas trade confirmation request for October 2027.

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Davenport presented a pro forma showing strong recent revenue growth and reserves, but projected that 5'5.5% annual increases in water and sewer revenues beginning FY 2028 would be needed to sustain debt-service coverage and target unrestricted cash on hand.

Compass (presented by CEO Jay Anderson) told the council that many distribution transformers in the business park are decades old (presenters cited an average age of ~60 years and a rising failure rate) and that lead times for replacement equipment are long; staff and Compass recommended advancing substation design, ordering equipment early and evaluating RFPs and undergrounding options to serve a new customer.

Advisory staff reported that both Public Service Company of Colorado and Black Hills met 2025 renewable energy standard (RES) obligations; staff noted rising RISA deferred balances (PSCo from ~$123M to ~$142M) and described IQ/DI participation and spending figures. Commissioners agreed no hearings were necessary and approved staff recommendations.

Advisory staff reported that both Public Service Company of Colorado and Black Hills met 2025 renewable energy standard (RES) obligations; staff noted rising RISA deferred balances (PSCo from ~$123M to ~$142M) and described IQ/DI participation and spending figures. Commissioners agreed no hearings were necessary and approved staff recommendations.

The Board approved a one-time 2.5% rate adjustment to recapture a missed index year and reinstated a 10‑year annual indexing plan tied to the water & sewer maintenance CPI, with a 2% minimum and a 4% cap. Commissioners added reporting and grandfathering guardrails after public concern about affordability.

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American Municipal Power Conference Addresses Industry Challenges Columbus, Ohio – The American Municipal Power Annual Conference concluded October 14th, following a three-day event that brought together industry professionals to discuss current trends and technologies impacting public power. The conference, held in Columbus, featured educational sessions and panel discussions aimed at addressing challenges and exploring opportunities

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Residents urged a six-month moratorium and a citizen-led ordinance for data centers; Dalton Utilities CEO John Thomas told council data centers use closed-loop water systems, face unique demand billing and generated nearly $5 million in sales taxes last year, while utilities manage wholesale market cost pressures.

After a Raftelis financial review showing multi-year deficits, the RTM approved a sewer rate change that Raftelis estimates would raise user-charge revenue by about 32%, translating to roughly $334 to $428 annually for a typical residential customer.

The draft guidance separates grid‑design and asset‑management reporting, requires distinct EUP vs non‑EUP undergrounding targets, adds appendix D tabular data for evaluators, and directs reporting on abandoned transmission lines per SB 742.

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The board adopted the FY2027 final budget (Resolution 2026R-50), totaling roughly $231.16 million across funds, after discussion about fund-balance policy and a $78,452 subtotal shortfall; staff and commissioners agreed to earmark $7.5 million for utilities.

At a Sept. 17 joint session, county staff and consultants briefed supervisors and the planning commission on technical, utility, water and zoning issues tied to data centers; board members asked questions but took no formal action and asked for a follow-up work session.

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Board discussion flagged SCA 1 (2025) property-tax changes, rising utilities, and higher transportation costs as primary pressures on the operations fund; district plans to move local excise/CVET/FIT receipts into operations to mitigate impacts.

Staff said the draft includes monitoring and expansion thresholds (a 25% trigger requiring review), requires utility plans and annual monitoring, and relies on state utility reviews and local code enforcement to track changes and expansions.

After a subcommittee review and staff clarifications on assumptions and cash reserves, the advisory committee voted to endorse the five-year financial plan and rate workbook and forward a letter of endorsement to the Board of Supervisors.

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Board members and staff discussed meter-box replacements, a valve-can adjustment agreement and the uncertainty around phase 2 costs and timing for the Highway 101/Caltrans project; staff said Caltrans told them phase 1 should impose no district expense.

TNB’s latest decarbonisation update reveals a utility navigating real structural tensions. The question is whether honesty about headwinds translates into bolder action. There is something quietly significant about a national utility admitting that its emissions have risen beyond projections. In a world where corporate sustainability reports tend to be polished exercises in forward optimism, Tenaga …