Lehi power plant expansion
Proposed addition of three 2.4 MW and two 3.89 MW generating units at about $19 million. Power Director Joel Eves presented it 2022-10-04; an air permit and a council-approved contract (a balance-of-plant agreement with Wheeler Machinery Company was approved 2022-10-25) are needed.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Lehi power plant
Every hearing and vote
March 1, 2022 · City Council
Power plant expansion
Discussed
Power Director Joel Eves said the city has room for five more natural gas generators and that market volatility is raising energy costs, which owning a plant helps control. He acknowledged the push for renewables but called wind and solar inconsistent. The first step would be authorizing a letter of intent for the generator purchase; installation could take up to a year.
October 4, 2022 · City Council work session
Power plant expansion
Discussed
Joel Eves said worsening heat, gas price volatility and rising demand drive the need, and expanding could bring savings and more diverse resources. He said the city should not keep buying contracted five-year products and should plan for long-term sustainability. He recommended adding three 2.4 MW units and two 3.89 MW units. The city must first obtain an air permit, and the council would then need to approve the contract. Federal regulations apply, an added generator technician would be needed, and the building will not change because the expansion was planned for. He wants to start as soon as possible; cost is around $19 million.
October 25, 2022 · City Council
Power generation balance-of-plant agreement with Wheeler Machinery Company (Resolution 2022-92)
Approved · 5-0
Power Director Joel Eves said the details were discussed at the October work session, where he put the expansion at about $19 million. The minutes of this meeting give no contract amount.