05/05/2026 Power Board Meeting for Washington City, Utah

The Washington City Utah Power Board meeting held on May 5, 2026, focused primarily on updates related to power operations, system upgrades, and procurement activities. Key procurement-related discussions included the ongoing upgrade of junction boxes and relays on generators, the purchase of transformers and breakers for substation capacity expansion with bids due in early June, and the issuance of purchase orders for long lead materials such as transformers, generators, engines, and circuit breakers for the Millard County natural gas project. The board also discussed the approval of a rate stabilization fund at the UAMPS level to mitigate potential power cost spikes. Additionally, the board reviewed contractor training and certification processes for high voltage work, solar installation policies, and the impact of the extended day-ahead market (EDAM) on power purchasing strategies. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded during the meeting, but several action items related to vendor selection and capital improvement projects were noted for follow-up.