Watershed chief says finishing or narrowing consent decree could free up $600–$700 million; updates on staffing, AMI and water taste/odor issues Commissioner Heyerley told the City Utilities Committee that progress under the consent decree could allow the city to redeploy an estimated $600–$700 million toward other utility needs; he also briefed the committee on staffing, AMI pilot work with Georgia Tech and recent taste-and-odor events linked to MIB/Jensen compounds in Lake Lanier.

Commissioner Heyerley revealed that finishing the federal consent decree could unlock up to $700 million for vital utility improvements in Atlanta!

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Water department proposes three-year rate increases to fund $461 million in upgrades Water Director Keisha Kenny proposed rate increases for 2026–2028 (2026: water +8.5%, sanitary +9.5%, storm +2.5%) to sustain roughly $461M in investments since 2013; commissioners pressed for affordability protections and clearer customer-assistance and billing timelines.

Dayton's Water Department is proposing rate increases to support $461 million in crucial upgrades, but how will this impact your bill and affordability?

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Broomfield adopts 2026 budget, clears bond packages and enterprise rate changes The City and County of Broomfield adopted its 2026 operating and capital budgets, approved three bond ordinances to finance police and utility projects, and adopted a second-reading ordinance adjusting water, wastewater, reclaimed and stormwater rates under a five-year enterprise plan. Council approved the budget and bond measures unanimously on 2d

Broomfield's City Council just approved a groundbreaking 2026 budget that secures funding for essential public safety and utility projects while maintaining a strong financial reserve!

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McMinnville board adopts city code codification and approves recommendation for $30 million electric bonds At its regular meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave final approval to a codified city code (second and final reading of Ordinance 2025‑20) and voted to accept a Board of Public Utilities recommendation to issue $30 million in electric system bonds. The ordinance codification included limited enforcement procedure updates and clarifications

The McMinnville Board just approved a groundbreaking $30 million electric bond and a crucial update to the city code—what does this mean for local residents?

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South Carolina General Assembly approves targeted investment programs for electric utilities Legislation encourages electrical utilities to enhance grid reliability and resiliency in South Carolina.

South Carolina's Senate Bill 329 could revolutionize the state's electrical grid by enhancing reliability and resilience in the face of climate challenges.

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