Jul 7, 2026Board meeting
Ouc Commission Annual Budget Workshop
The commission conducted an annual budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion focused on the fiscal year 2027 annual O&M budget and the five-year capital plan, with an emphasis on the organization's strategic 2035 plan. Key topics included cost recovery principles, fuel and purchased power cost projections, non-fuel operating expenses, and significant investments in reliability, sustainability, and resilience. The commission also reviewed the implementation of a revenue-neutral demand level program scheduled for November 2026, which involves a tier-based demand charge offset by a reduction in non-fuel base rates.