Columbus Water & Power proposes $951 million 2026 budget; billing system, dewatering contracts and a $30M LED plan are central Deputy Director John Lee told council the Columbus Water & Power 2026 operating budget totals about $951 million, driven by operations, debt service and large contracts; staff flagged a $14 million customer-billing implementation, $28.2 million dewatering contract, and an estimated $30 million LED streetlight modernization project while expanding affordability programs.

Columbus Water and Power is proposing a massive $951 million budget for 2026, focusing on reliability, affordability, and major projects like a new customer billing system and a $30 million LED streetlight upgrade.

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Kansas commission approves Evergy's investment in solar and combined cycle plants Commission supports Evergy's diversified energy strategy amid rising capacity investment costs.

Kansas is at a crossroads in energy generation as the commission debates Evergy's groundbreaking investments in solar and natural gas—will this be the key to a more reliable and affordable future?

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