The board addressed significant budget increases for a major dam life extension project, with costs rising 9.5% annually due to inflation and supply chain issues affecting critical 50-year-old generators nearing end-of-life. August water deliveries came in below projections due to cooler weather and harvest activities reducing demand. The district also appointed new general counsel after a comprehensive selection process, replacing legal representation that had served since the 1930s.
Mild July temperatures significantly reduced electricity demand, resulting in approximately $700,000 in revenue shortfall for the month. Despite lower hydro generation output, the district successfully managed power costs through favorable natural gas pricing and strategic market operations. Water storage remains strong at 82% capacity, ensuring continued reliability for agricultural operations through the irrigation season.
