PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive PJM Vs MISO Transmission Comparison
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Electric Utility Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The utility’s current power provider, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), has been providing services to the city since 2007 and electricity to Naperville since 2011. The IMEA serves 32 municipal electric utilities across the state by securing the required capacity and energy for its member communities. In addition to providing power, the IMEA also handles several administrative, legal, and regulatory services for the utility.
The City’s contract with IMEA expires on Sept. 30, 2035. Planning to acquire adequate power to meet Naperville’s needs and operational and administrative services beyond this timeframe is a multi-year effort. This work includes a significant amount of information gathering and exploration of different power procurement options, as various options require a multi-year ramp-up of resources and strategic decisions to be made at appropriate times.
DISCUSSION:
In response to requests and follow up from questions received at the February IMEA Board meeting, the IMEA has provided the following report which provides transmissions costs if they have been charged to Naperville directly by PJM.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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