Unless there is a dramatic increase in wholesale power costs this year, Brigham City residents will not pay a power surcharge in 2025-2026 after the city council officially codified a rate of zero for its Power Purchase Adjustment Clause (PPAC) on June 5, amending city utility ordinances to reflect a decision made earlier in the budgeting process. The PPAC is a surcharge mechanism that allows the city to adjust electric utility bills based on fluctuations in wholesale power costs. It was first implemented to stabilize revenues during periods of market volatility, particularly when power prices spiked above projected levels. The...

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