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Clay County approves 20-year franchise renewal for East River Electric

Clay County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a 20-year franchise renewal for East River Electric that keeps existing lines and requires conditional permits for new substations; the agreement continues practices in place since 2006 and does not include direct payment to the county.

The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted May 27 to approve a 20-year franchise renewal allowing East River Electric to continue operating its existing distribution lines in Clay County.

The utility’s representative told the board the agreement is a renewal of the county’s current franchise (last enacted in 2006) and covers the company’s existing lines. "We're just asking to do business in in Clay County for…

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