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Utility director: peak-shaving plant put in service, saved about $12 million in transmission fees last year

Orrville City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Utility Director Brediger reported the utility's peak-shaving plant was placed in service through the weekend and that meeting last year's peak-shaving events saved approximately $12 million in transmission fees, figures cited as part of the administrative reports.

Utility Director Brediger told the Orrville City Council on Jan. 20 that the utility's peak-shaving plant was put in service through the weekend to manage demand. He reported that last year the utility met all peak-shaving events, saving approximately $12 million in transmission fees.

The statement was made during administrative reports; no supporting documents or detailed breakdowns of the savings were included in the meeting transcript. Finance Director Strimlan separately presented the November Fund Balance report during the same meeting; Council approved the report subject to audit.

The transcript does not provide a detailed explanation of how the $12 million figure was calculated or which fiscal accounts will reflect the savings. Council did not record further deliberation or a formal vote specific to the utility report during the meeting.