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Ellensburg utilities plan for rising electricity demand; water, stormwater and street needs highlighted
Summary
City utility staff said the electric and gas utilities must plan for equipment shortages and a possible doubling of electric load within six years, and staff also described water, stormwater and street infrastructure needs.
City utility staff told attendees that aging equipment, supply constraints and state requirements are driving long-term planning for Ellensburg's electric, gas, water and stormwater systems, and said the city expects major growth in electricity demand if electrification trends continue.
Vice Sam Edge, the city's energy services director, said the city must balance equipment costs, availability…
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