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Bryan
Water Utilities

BTU Solar Compensation Policy

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Public comments
15
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 26, 2026.

Public comments (15)

ConcernedJim SudanJun 26, 2026

Suggested various options for grandfathering or phasing in the new rates.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 34:05 →
ConcernedTim CarneyJun 26, 2026

Questioned why the policy change was not announced for public input.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 35:43 →
ConcernedPatrick BergenJun 26, 2026

Argued that the city should grandfather existing solar customers under their original contracts.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 7:18 →
ConcernedJeff EdwardsJun 26, 2026

Requested grandfathering for existing solar customers, calling the original agreement a 'covenant'.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 10:28 →
ConcernedWilliam AtkinsonJun 26, 2026

Asked the city to protect investments made by residents who relied on the previous solar program.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 12:16 →
ConcernedRichard CrooksJun 26, 2026

Stated that the rate change would triple his electric bill and requested grandfathering.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 14:03 →
OpposedJohn Mike WeirJun 26, 2026

Opposed the billing change and requested grandfathering for existing systems.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 15:16 →
ConcernedJames ThomasJun 26, 2026

Questioned the legality of voiding existing contracts and requested grandfathering.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 16:06 →
ConcernedJames KalanickJun 26, 2026

Requested grandfathering for existing customers to maintain trust and fairness.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 19:00 →
ConcernedLinda GrismerJun 26, 2026

Called the rate change unfair and unethical, requesting grandfathering.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 25:35 →
ConcernedHarlan PrechelJun 26, 2026

Requested that the city honor existing contracts and provide economic justification for the changes.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 28:23 →
ConcernedJohn DelaneyJun 26, 2026

Expressed disappointment in the lack of notice and requested grandfathering.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 30:44 →
ConcernedBrian BraswellJun 26, 2026

Requested grandfathering, noting that the investment was based on the original contract.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 24:15 →
ConcernedAdam BurkeJun 26, 2026

Argued that the new policy contradicts the city's own energy efficiency goals.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 21:18 →
ConcernedDr. PurvisJun 26, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Dr. Jim Kirby, noting the lack of representation for residents outside city limits.

City Council Meetings — Bryan City Council Special Meeting · 37:50 →