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Council tables decision on GRDA power purchase extension after lengthy utilities briefing
Summary
The council tabled action on a proposed extension to the GRDA power purchase agreement — options discussed included 4.5 MW and 9 MW capacity levels; the Utilities Advisory Commission and the City’s wholesale supplier KMEA recommended the 9 MW option, and council asked staff for more time and the presentation to be emailed to members.
The Gardner City Council on Feb. 1 voted to table consideration of an extension to the city's power purchase agreement (PPA) with Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) after a detailed presentation by utilities staff and questions from council.
Utilities staff presented historical contract terms and comparative scenarios. Staff noted the city’s existing GRDA PPA (originating in 2005) provides seasonal accredited capacity (about 9 megawatts June–September; about 6.75 megawatts…
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