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Council action is requested for consideration of the Development of Future Electric Source. - Requested by the Public Utilities Advisory Board |
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This action item was recommended for approval by the Public Utilities Advisory Board (PUAB) on November 19, 2020. |
| | | | | | | | Executive Summary:
At the November 19 PUAB Meeting, the Board approved the following recommendation for the City Council's consideration:
Per Independence Missouri City Charter, Section 3.16.9, the PUAB is recommending the necessary action be taken to determine the most cost effective and reliable source of energy for the rate payers of IPL in the future. This may include discontinuing the current Combustion Turbine Operations and begin seeking out base load electric solution for our energy needs within the constraints of SPP regulations.
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| | | | | | | | Background:
The PUAB approved the following recommendation at the November 19, 2020 meeting:
Per Independence Missouri City Charter, Section 3.16.9, the PUAB is recommending the necessary action be taken to determine the most cost effective and reliable source of energy for the rate payers of IPL in the future. This may include discontinuing the current Combustion Turbine Operations and begin seeking out base load electric solution for our energy needs within the constraints of SPP regulations.
Prior activity relative to this matter includes:
- Resolution 6527, recommended by the PUAB at its January 16, 2020 meeting and approved by the City Council on January 21, 2020 (agenda item materials from that meeting are attached).
- December 21, 2020 the City Council postponed this item until January 4, 2021 at which time the City Council postponed this item indefinitely.
- This item was brought forward for further City Council discussion at the January 11, 2021 Work Session.
- On January 11, 2021, the City Council was presented with information and recommendations from IPL Director Jim Nail on development of potential future electric sources.
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Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Impact is unknown at this time. To be determined based on findings and ultimate recommendation.
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| | | | | | | | | Department: City Manager's Office | Contact Person: Adam Norris |
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