Cincinnati Develops Canned Water Supply for Public Use

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Georgia Power is the most corrupt #publicutility in the US, fueled by the almighty power of The Southern Company, and upheld by the wholly-owned compliant commissioners of the PSC. And we all suffer with exorbitant power bills.

Board introduces water and sewer fee increases tied to $300 million transmission main project Henrico County introduced an ordinance to raise water and sewer charges effective July 1, 2026, to support capital costs including an approximately $300 million East End transmission main; the board set a public hearing for April 14.

Henrico County is proposing a $7.7 increase in water and sewer charges to fund a massive $300 million project aimed at enhancing the county's water system resilience.

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Patient health data as a public utility: A former ARPA-H data chief explains Patients generate vast health data, but private companies monetize it. A policy group proposes treating the data like a regulated utility.

Experts propose a public utility model for health data governance to balance innovation, transparency, and patient control. 🔗 https://ow.ly/u0Mf50Yrgms #HealthData #DataGovernance #PublicUtility #PatientPrivacy #Interoperability #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #HealthcarePolicy

Monterey One Water outlines $500 million capital plan, signals potential 8% rate increase Monterey One Water officials told Seaside council the utility faces roughly $500 million in capital needs over five years and will begin Proposition 218 rate-notice steps; preliminary modeling estimates an about 8% increase in year one that would lift the typical single-family sewer bill from about $54 to roughly $58.32 per month, subject to board decisions and financing.

Monterey One Water is eyeing a potential 8% rate increase to tackle a staggering $500 million in capital needs over the next five years, impacting your monthly bill.

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Bill would bar public power suppliers from using eminent domain; utilities and landowners clash LB1255 would remove condemnation authority from public power suppliers and joint authorities, requiring voluntary acquisition for transmission and other projects; proponents said it protects private property, while public‑power representatives warned it would threaten reliability, increase costs and create holdout problems.

Senator Bostar's bold LB1255 seeks to eliminate eminent domain for public power suppliers, igniting a fierce debate over landowner rights versus essential infrastructure needs in Nebraska.

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Delegate Chisholm urges end to EMPOWER surcharge; advocates and regulators push back HB 521 would immediately stop the EMPOWER program and its customer surcharge and seeks to retire remaining EMPOWER debt. Delegate Brian Chisholm called the program an unfair long‑term cost to ratepayers; the Public Service Commission and Sierra Club defended EMPOWER as cost‑effective and warned about unintended bill impacts from removing statutory billing requirements.

Delegate Chisholm is pushing to end the controversial EMPOWER program, claiming it has failed low-income households while advocates warn of the hidden costs of repeal.

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Committee approves securitization expansion to include PUC‑approved self‑insurance programs House Bill 40 77 passed from committee with bipartisan support to allow the Public Utility Commission, if it approves, to securitize costs tied to PUC‑approved self‑insurance (captive insurance) programs for utilities; proponents said the tool could help manage rising wildfire and other insurance costs.

Oregon's Senate is paving the way for a revolutionary bill that could transform how utilities manage rising insurance costs through innovative securitization tools!

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Concrete Pump Station Takes Shape in Ballard — Johnston Architects A 65-foot-tall cylindrical concrete tower has sprouted at the corner of 24th Avenue Northwest and Shilshole Avenue in Ballard.

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What's that? You need someone to wrap a tall concrete tower in twinkling lights? JA has you covered. We can do that. #publicart #publicworks #publicutility #publicproject #seattle #water #wastewater #TEPS #ballard #pumpstation

Uvalde County signs three-year Public Power Pool agreement; commodity locked at 5.88¢/kWh After a presentation from Public Power Pool, commissioners approved joining or continuing under a P3 procurement that locks Uvalde County's commodity electricity rate at 5.88¢ per kilowatt-hour for 2026–2028 and noted an added aggregation fee; staff offered account-level analysis for demand charges regulated by the PUC.

Uvalde County just locked in a groundbreaking electricity rate of 5.88¢ per kWh for the next three years, saving taxpayers significantly!

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Section 10 of S.323 would expand PUC party status and add cradle-to-grave audits and a 5-acre agricultural threshold for energy projects Section 10 would amend 30 VSA §248 to make the Agency of Agriculture a party to every certificate of public good proceeding, add NRCS-referenced soil definitions, require cradle-to-grave engineering audits for solar applicants, and treat siting that precludes tilling on more than 5 acres of important soils as 'undue and not in the public good.' Witnesses warned of administrative burdens and potential impacts on utilities.

New legislation could significantly reshape solar energy projects in Vermont by expanding agricultural oversight and imposing strict environmental audits—are we ready for the impact?

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@moreperfectunion.bsky.social | More Perfect Union: "Why Blackstone's Next Target Is Your Electricity Bill" | #NewMexico #PrivateEquity #PNM #TNMP #Texas #Infrastructure #PublicUtility #PRC #PublicRegulationCommission #TXNM #QTS #DataCenters #MichelleLujanGrisham
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Residents report locked meters, spikes in bills; city forms water-loss response team Two residents raised concerns about locked water meters and unexplained billing spikes of tens of thousands of gallons; City Manager Dr. David Orr said staff will investigate individual cases and a TW water-loss response team will assist affected customers.

Residents are raising alarms over locked water meters and shocking billing spikes, prompting city officials to launch a dedicated water-loss response team.

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Texas Supreme Court weighs whether state pole‑attachment law can be enforced as a contract breach At oral argument in Spectrum Gulf Coast v. City of San Antonio, petitioner counsel argued that a contract clause requiring compliance with all laws and an evergreen provision together make the Public Utility Regulatory Act §54.204 enforceable as a breach of contract; the city disputed that the 1984 agreement covers modern broadband attachments or that §54.204 applies retroactively.

The Texas Supreme Court is poised to decide if a decades-old cable franchise can adapt to modern broadband laws, potentially reshaping municipal contracts forever.

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Trophy Club council directs staff to continue negotiations with MUD over water assets and to protect tower lease revenue Council members instructed staff to keep negotiating transfer documents with Trophy Club MUD No. 1, prepare a formal response to the MUD's termination notice (dated July 21, 2026), and protect the town's existing cell-tower lease revenues while exploring a joint meeting to resolve outstanding lease-language issues.

Trophy Club's Town Council is taking a stand to protect vital water services and lucrative cell-tower lease revenues amid ongoing negotiations with the Municipal Utility District.

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House advances bill to extend specialized telecom siting law, directs PUC review The House voted to amend and order third reading of H.527, which would extend the sunset for 30 V.S.A. §248a from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2030 and direct the Public Utility Commission to hold public workshops and report by Dec. 15, 2027.

Vermont's House just voted to extend the telecom siting law, ensuring greater local input and transparency until 2030—what does this mean for your community?

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JCP&L outlines causes of recent outages and $4.7 million of reliability upgrades for Monroe Township Jersey Central Power & Light told Monroe officials that three recent outage events affected up to 5,000 customers and described planned system upgrades—including four circuit ties, three substation upgrades and smart protection devices—totaling about $4.7 million and expected by 2028.

Jersey Central Power & Light is investing $4.7 million in upgrades to prevent future outages that have recently impacted thousands of Monroe Township customers.

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Committee hears PUC study recommending against a broad electric-affordability program Committee members reviewed a PUC study that recommended against creating a new broad-based electric-affordability program; members also discussed proposals to bar summer shutoffs for medically vulnerable residents and the practical trade-offs for utilities and landlords.

Vermont lawmakers are grappling with the delicate balance of utility shutoff policies while considering the needs of vulnerable residents and the implications for landlords.

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The real question that overlaps how the shorts look soaked...

Is wearing "yellow" flagging a kink, or is "wearing yellow just wearing yellow"?

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Exeter Township SD discusses joining PUC evidentiary hearing on PA American Water rate request Board members discussed the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's scheduling of an evidentiary hearing on a PA American Water rate increase and whether the district should send counsel and fact witnesses; the district estimated a potential $200,000 annual impact and will seek coordination with Exeter Township on legal representation.

Exeter Township is weighing a $200,000 decision as it prepares to confront PA American Water’s proposed rate hike at a crucial PUC hearing.

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Witnesses urge study and caution on Vermont Energy Equity Law; PUC points to Act 142 study At a Finance committee hearing on S.204, Carol Flint of the Department of Public Service urged a year of analysis before creating a statewide low-income rate program, citing rising disconnects and program design questions; a Public Utility Commission representative said the PUCstudy recommends against a new statewide program. The committee requested PUC rule text and the PUCstudy and took no vote.

Vermont's proposed Energy Equity Law faces scrutiny as rising disconnections raise questions about affordability and the need for thorough analysis before implementation.

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Council approves Eversource petitions to restore service on Parker Street and four gas‑main replacements Eversource described an underground primary cable fault at Parker & Fair Oak and sought a pole and overhead primary run; council approved that petition and four gas‑main replacement projects after brief Q&A.

Eversource is taking urgent steps to restore reliable service after a critical cable fault, but concerns over rising customer bills linger.

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@moreperfectunion.bsky.social | More Perfect Union: "We Found The Radical Solution To Skyrocketing Grocery Prices" | #SpencerSnyder #PublicUtility #Service #CityOwnedGroceryStore #BillMoore #DeCA #DefenseCommissaryAgency #KnownValueItems #KVIs #VariablePricingModel
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Votes at a glance: subcommittee actions on FOIA, procurement and related bills At its hearing the subcommittee took a mix of procedural and final actions: bills were stricken, continued, reported (some with substitutes) and several passed unanimously; notable outcomes include HB 709/HB 1239 stricken (8–0), HB 346 passed (8–0), HB 1308 reported unanimously and various bills continued to 2027 with letters to FOIA Council.

Virginia's Subcommittee on Procurement and Open Government just wrapped up a significant meeting with unanimous votes on key bills aimed at protecting public information and minors' privacy!

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Citizen Portal News California (@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social) Placerville is facing significant water and sewer rate increases over the next five years to tackle rising costs and debt, leaving residents with tough choices ahead. Get the details! #PlacervilleElDoradoCounty...

Placerville is facing significant water and sewer rate increases over the next five years to tackle rising costs and debt, leaving residents with tough choices ahead.

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Placerville staff propose multi‑year water and sewer rate increases to cover debt, staffing and rising costs City staff presented a five‑year rate plan that would raise water and sewer charges in phases to cover rising wholesale costs from El Dorado Irrigation District, debt service on past plant upgrades and new staffing tied to regulatory needs. Council asked for more detail before moving to formal notice.

Placerville is facing significant water and sewer rate increases over the next five years to tackle rising costs and debt, leaving residents with tough choices ahead.

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Oklahoma Corporation Commission urges modest appropriations, highlights IT upgrades and enforcement efficiencies Commission officials told the Appropriations Committee the OCC manages wide regulatory responsibilities with a relatively small budget request, detailing IT investments, interdivisional enforcement efficiencies and three targeted budget asks including rent, inspector training and fleet procurement.

Oklahoma's Corporation Commission is making a modest budget request while showcasing impressive IT upgrades and enforcement efficiencies that touch every Oklahoman daily.

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The data center dependency crisis: When our grid can’t function without big tech We're sleepwalking into a future where our electric grid depends on the voluntary cooperation of private technology companies because the short-term benefits are too attractive to resist, writes Mothu...

"We need demand response contracts structured like insurance policies, not hostage negotiations. We need utilities to maintain optionality even when it’s expensive."

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North Bend council signals support for county on natural gas pipeline negotiations Councilors directed staff to prepare a letter backing county efforts for Northwest Natural to assume the regional natural gas pipeline after county repair funds were exhausted, noting roughly 1,900 customers served and that county reserves cited in the meeting were insufficient to cover full replacement costs.

The North Bend City Council is rallying support for a crucial natural gas pipeline, facing a funding crisis that could impact 1,900 local customers.

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