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Electric utility seeks generation study, adds staff proposals and spare‑parts plan for reliability
Summary
Electric staff proposed two studies (a generation study and a transmission/NITS study), new training and lead‑tech positions, and a multi‑year capital plan including spare parts for turbines and transformer/relay upgrades to improve reliability.
Ryan Schmitz, electric utilities director, presented the FY2026 electric capital and operating requests on Aug. 12 and said the division is seeking funding for a generation‑study RFP and a separate transmission (NITS) study to explore tariff and transmission options.
Schmitz said the budget includes proposals to repurpose two vacant FTEs for a power‑plant training coordinator (to capture retiring…
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