07/07/2026 Power Board Meeting for Washington City, Utah

The Washington City Utah Power Board held a meeting on July 7, 2026, focusing primarily on power system basics, operational updates, and ongoing infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Central Saint George project, where bids for transformers and circuit breakers were received with prices 25-50% higher than estimates due to supply chain challenges and increased demand from data centers. The board noted long lead times for equipment delivery, with some transformers quoted at up to four years. They also discussed the completion of a transmission line segment and the ongoing deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), with about one-third of meters installed. Additionally, the board reviewed the impact of the new EDAM market on power supply costs and billing complexities, noting an expected 5-15% increase in wholesale costs. The board approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, which began July 1, and discussed safety training and outage responses. Future procurement considerations include managing transformer inventory and rebidding a grant-funded rebuild project due to material certification waivers and elapsed bid timelines. The meeting concluded with scheduling updates and no further motions beyond adjournment.