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Staff brief board on UAMPS activity and Parowan’s move to an extended day‑ahead market in 2026
Summary
Power Director Jeremy Franklin told the board Parowan will participate in an extended day‑ahead market through UAMPS as part of the PacificCorp balancing authority beginning May 2026; staff expect market participation could provide lower‑cost power at some hours and are monitoring staffing and consultant plans.
Jeremy Franklin updated the board on Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) developments, saying Parowan will participate in the extended day‑ahead market as part of the PacificCorp balancing authority beginning in May 2026.
Franklin said UAMPS is hiring third‑party consultants to handle market complexities and suggested the new market structure could let Parowan access cheaper power during certain hours. He also noted staffing changes at UAMPS and mentioned an upcoming UAMPS conference in Lake Tahoe; Franklin said he would send details to board members about attending.
The board discussed implications for scheduling, resource planning and whether third‑party staffing would affect local operations.
