Washington City · week of September 26, 2026

Council approves Meeting Agenda, 1–0

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What changed in Washington City

Three Peaks to Purgatory Flat Transmission Line
Rocky Mountain Power is planning a 54-mile transmission line from Cedar City to Washington City to improve grid reliability, with public open houses underway and an anticipated in-service date of 2033.
What it means: Washington City and regional utility customers requiring long-term grid reliability.
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August 27 Countywide Power Outage Investigation
An investigation revealed that the August 27 blackout affecting Washington County and northern Arizona was caused by relay protection settings that did not match transformer wiring configurations, causing them to trip prematurely at 240 megawatts instead of 280.
What it means: None.
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UAMPS Update & Regional EDAM Market Cost Pressures
Washington City hit a new record peak load of 58 megawatts in July, but participation in the EDAM energy market has driven power costs up by about 30 percent due to strict day-ahead resource efficiency purchase rules.
What it means: Power costs have risen roughly 30 percent since EDAM implementation in May.
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City Council · Wednesday, October 14
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Facilities Plan, Study, and Fee Amendment
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City Council · Wednesday, October 14
- Storm drain projects bid award
- Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Facilities Plan
- General Plan land use amendment for Adams Family Farm
- Utah Inland Port Authority Memorandum of Understanding
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