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City approves $137,126 SCADA system purchase for electric utility; public raises cybersecurity concerns
City of Needles City Council / Needles Public Utilities Authority · October 4, 2025
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Summary
Council approved the purchase of a SCADA system (not to exceed $137,126) to provide real‑time electrical monitoring and remote switching; a public commenter urged the council to confirm secure communications and implementation safeguards.
The council approved procurement of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software system for the city electric utility, funded from the Electric System Improvement Fund and not to exceed $137,126. Staff said the system will…
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