Commission hears technical briefing on demand charges, power factor and grid upgrades
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Consultants and participants explained how 15-minute demand spikes, power factor and line-loss drive commercial charges; speakers said the proposed upgrade should reduce line loss and penalties but asked for phased implementation tied to cost forecasts.
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City commissioners and staff received a technical explanation of how demand charges and power-factor penalties affect large commercial accounts and how grid upgrades could reduce losses.
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