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Commission tables decision on Lumen utility consultant agreement for further review
Summary
The commission tabled a proposed consultant agreement with Lumen (utility-savings consultant) after commissioners expressed concern about a five-year pay-for-savings contract and requested additional details.
The Carbon County Commission on Sept. 5 voted to table consideration of a consultant agreement with a utility savings company identified in the transcript as Lumen (presented by county staff as a firm that helps local governments reduce electricity bills).
Seth (first name only in transcript) and other staff described the proposed arrangement as a contingency-style contract in which the consultant would review the county’s utility accounts and, if savings were found, be paid 50% of continuing savings for a 60-month period. Seth said one building showed an estimated $500 monthly savings in a preliminary check, but the county would need a contract for the firm to review all buildings.
Commissioners raised concerns about committing to a 60-month revenue-share contract when energy rates and classifications can change over time. Commissioner comments noted past internal efforts to reduce meters and identify savings and recommended additional homework before committing. Following the discussion, a motion to table the contract for more information passed by voice vote.
