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Council asks staff to pursue talks with Emerald People's Utility District and explore feasibility study
Summary
Following a presentation by Emerald People's Utility District (EPUD), the Cottage Grove City Council directed staff to prepare a statement of interest and to work with EPUD on the scope and cost of a feasibility study comparing EPUD and Pacific Power service options.
Emerald People's Utility District (EPUD) General Manager Kyle Rodman presented to the Cottage Grove City Council on EPUD’s history, service territory and reasons the district is studying potential service to parts of Cottage Grove. After presentations from EPUD and a Pacific Power representative, the council voted to authorize staff to produce a council statement of interest and to work with EPUD to define a feasibility study.
Rodman said EPUD was formed after local residents organized to improve electric service and began operations in 1983. He said EPUD serves most of the surrounding county but not the downtown cores of several cities, creating “island” city situations. Rodman told the council EPUD currently…
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