NEWS
Bowie officials tour BTU plant, facilities
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
City of Bowie officials got a close-up look at the operations of its largest vendor, Bryan Texas Utilities last week as they toured generation facilities, control rooms and met with staff members who study and forecast the market.
City Manager Bert Cunningham, Mayor Gaylynn Burris, Councilor Wayne Bell and Jay Evans, head of the city electric department, made the trip to Bryan on March 21-22. They toured the Roland C. Dansby Power Plant.
The City of Bowie has a 30-year contract to purchase power from BTU, spending more than $5.4 million a year to purchase bulk power. Last fall, after lengthy negotiations, the city received a reduction in its cost which was passed on to primarily residential customers.
The city also received a contract amendment allowing it to purchase or generate up to two megawatts of power from other sources. The advantage could bring a reduction in transmission fees on that two megawatts along with a reduction in the city’s peak demand.
The tour began at BTU’s local utility control room where they monitor the entire local BTU system.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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