GRU Rates Might Increase Despite Biomass Plant Purchase

October 2, 2017 Development, Government and politics 0

Although lower utility rates have been the reasoning behind the Gainesville city commission's support for the recent GREC purchase, rates are not decreasing as much as residents had hoped. In fact, customers' bills will still increase in the long run.

Gainesville City Commission Approves $750M Biomass Plant Purchase

August 25, 2017 Government and politics 0

The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday night voted 5-2 in favor of Gainesville Regional Utilities’ $750 million purchase of the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC).

Live Stream: Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC

June 13, 2017 Government and politics 0

Watch the live stream of a public forum hosted by WUFT and the Gainesville Sun to discuss the ongoing negotiations between GRU and GREC.

WUFT, Gainesville Sun And Bob Graham Center To Host Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC

June 12, 2017 Government and politics 0

The Gainesville Sun, WUFT and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host a public program at 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Pugh Hall Ocora that will examine the ongoing negotiations between Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center.

Gainesville Residents Might Face Change Of Governance Over GRU

June 9, 2017 Government and politics 0

The citizens of Gainesville are likely to have three options over who leads GRU in the next year and a half.

State Bill Sets Up Possible Local Battle Over GRU Governance

April 6, 2017 Government and politics 0

A bill making its way through the state Legislature with good momentum would put a referendum on the Gainesville city ballot in the March 2018 elections that would create a board with authority over Gainesville Regional Utilities.

At GRU Public Forum, Citizens Ask For More Accountability

April 4, 2017 Government and politics 0

At a public forum Monday night, Ed Bielarski, GRU's general manager, took questions from concerned citizens about GRU's efforts to purchase the GREC biomass plant. Some called for more accountability and others worry the city may enter into another unfair deal.

$750M Biomass Purchase A ‘Win-Win,’ GRU Manager Tells County

March 29, 2017 Government and politics 0

Gainesville Regional Utilities General Manager Ed Bielarski made his case to the Alachua County commission Tuesday night for GRU's $750 million purchase of the biomass plant in the city, saying that the purchase will result in utility-rate reductions of 8 to 10 percent for GRU customers.