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Resident questions PPA billing; staff explains hydro allocation and transmission cost impacts
Summary
A resident asked whether the PPA is extra electric supply beyond the town's allotment. A staff speaker explained hydro power delegations, transmission costs increasing rates, and how usage and seasonal variation affect credits or charges on customers' bills.
During public comment, Ray Kreske asked for clarification on the PPA and how it affects residential bills, asking: "So that's extra electric needed over and above our normal allotment. Is that that's right?"
A staff speaker explained that the town is delegated a portion of hydro power and that changes in transmission costs and rate-setting drive variations. The staff member said rates were set in 2024 for a multi-year span, that transmission charges have risen and that credits or charges depend on usage and seasonal conditions.
