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Midland authorizes amended energy‑purchase agreement with Dow, lowers market ceiling and shortens term
Summary
Council approved an amendment to the city's landfill‑gas electricity purchase agreement with Dow Inc. that reduces the market‑rate ceiling from 1,000,000 kWh to 650,000 kWh per month, shortens extension cycles from five to three years, and takes effect June 1, 2026; staff said the change preserves partnership revenue while allowing more frequent market response.
The Midland City Council on Oct. 13 authorized an amended energy purchase agreement with Dow Inc. for electricity and associated renewable energy credits produced at the city's landfill‑gas‑to‑energy facility.
Staff said the current contract pays the city market rate on the first 1,000,000 kilowatt‑hours per month and a reduced rate on any production above that ceiling. The proposed amendment lowers the market‑rate ceiling to 650,000 kWh per month and shortens contract extension…
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