Summary
Wholesale power prices are about double what they were three or four months ago, so the board approved a July-only purchase of up to $4.725 million. Councilor Havemann pressed on how much the delayed ECA is costing ratepayers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $4,725,000 for a single month of power, roughly double spring prices but within historical norms for summer.
Customers keep the lights on during summer peak without an ECA in place.
Ratepayers effectively absorb higher month-to-month purchase costs while the ECA remains unsigned.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Utilities — July 22, 2026
Up to $9.2 million in purchased power keeps the pool supplied for August, with September contingent on the ECA extension — a stopgap while the DOE contract is finalized.
Board of Public Utilities Work Session — June 3, 2026
Wholesale power prices are about double what they were three or four months ago, so the board approved a July-only purchase of up to $4.725 million. Councilor Havemann pressed on how much the delayed ECA is costing ratepayers.
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