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Power department details aging poles, underground cable and substation needs as council considers rate changes
Summary
Bountiful Power Department described rising material costs, pole decay, underground bare‑concentric cable replacement needs and a multi‑million dollar substation rebuild during a June 10 presentation tied to the proposed FY26 budget and a 3% rate increase proposal.
The Bountiful Power Department on June 10 presented infrastructure priorities and a proposed FY26 operating budget tied to a recommended 3% rate increase (and a separate 10% fee increase) as part of the broader budget hearings.
Department staff described the power operation as a mix of generation and distribution assets, including three natural‑gas turbines at the city power plant, six substations, roughly 42 miles of 46 kV transmission line, 225 miles of distribution circuits (90 miles overhead and 135 miles underground), and 75 miles of streetlight circuitry. The department said the proposed FY26 power budget is approximately $43.9 million, with a requested 3%…
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