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Council told electric rate analysis and substation options will be presented in September

5766329 · August 12, 2025
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Council member Whelan pressed staff on progress toward securing backup supply and substation funding; staff said a rate-review analysis due in September will include projections and discussion with regional partners.

Council member Whelan asked staff at the Aug. 11 study session whether there had been movement on support for the city's substation and on whether the city should pursue backup supply arrangements with Puget Sound Energy rather than Tacoma Energy. The council member framed the…

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