The city currently operates under a dual-provider system. About 7,000 households get electricity from PG&E, while around 1,000 are served by MID. But the difference in cost between the two is substantial.
Citywide, that gap could mean up to $21.5 million in potential annual savings, according to Ramar's estimates. Those numbers prompted the Oakdale City Council to unanimously direct staff to move forward with a feasibility study examining the legal and logistical path to citywide consolidation under MID.
Ramar said he contacted several experts who recommended a consulting firm to lead the study. The consultants returned a proposal faster than expected, and Ramar plans to bring it to the council on June 2 for funding approval. He estimated the study would cost between $50,000 and $75,000 and would likely be paid from the city's general fund.
"I understand where they're coming from," Ramar said. "They invested money to provide a service for the community. But our community thinks that their price is too high, and they want us to look at alternatives."
The feasibility study won't guarantee a switch to MID, but it will determine whether such a move is possible.
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