Valley Center, Kansas, faced high costs and limited responsiveness from its investor-owned utility. To gain more control, transparency, and alignment with community values, the city began exploring the acquisition of its electric distribution system.
To navigate this complex process, the city partnered with NewGen for independent, data-driven guidance.
Our Approach
- Guided the Mayor and City Council from concept to actionable plan.
- Completed a comprehensive inventory of every pole and transformer.
- Collaborated with engineering and legal experts to assess feasibility.
- Led public engagement efforts to gauge support for public power.
- Delivered an independent cost and strategy analysis to inform decision-making.
Throughout this process, we acted as a neutral advisor, solely focused on equipping Valley Center with the facts needed to make informed, community-driven decisions.
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