Page Utility Enterprises FY 2026-2027 Budget
Summary
The council locked in WAPA to keep scheduling and settling Page's wholesale power through 2028-era market changes — a service WAPA nearly dropped in 2023. Without it, the city would need a costly in-house trading operation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Avoiding an in-house trading shop saves the city roughly $1.5-2 million a year in staff and software versus going it alone.
Every electric customer in Page benefits from stable, lower-cost power scheduling.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Page Utility Enterprises Board - Aug 11, 2026
Year-end results show water and electric funds did well, sewer narrowly turned a small surplus, and interest income topped $900,000 across funds — money that helps keep rates stable.
City Council - Jul 22, 2026
The mayor reported that Page's blended power cost in June was the lowest shown on PUE's chart going back to January 2024, even after switching to a new power scheduling arrangement — good news for electric bills.
Page Utility Enterprises Board - May 13, 2026
The utility board and city council were set to work through the water and sewer utility's budget for the next fiscal year. It affects what residents pay on utility bills and how much the utility can invest in pipes, plants, and maintenance.
City Council - Mar 25, 2026
The council locked in WAPA to keep scheduling and settling Page's wholesale power through 2028-era market changes — a service WAPA nearly dropped in 2023. Without it, the city would need a costly in-house trading operation.
Page Utility Enterprises Board - Feb 10, 2026
The board was scheduled to discuss and possibly act on the utility's budget, which underpins water, sewer and power services and the rates residents pay.
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