Letter to the Editor: Dixie Power CEO offers perspective on Lake Powell Pipeline

August 30, 2018 Utah Channel 3

OPINION — As one of southern Utah’s largest electric utility providers, Dixie Power is planning for the growth that is occurring in our region. We’re seeing an approximately 6 percent increase in energy sales annually. This increase requires we expand and invest in our infrastructure to make sure that our customers have power.

Planning service for customers is an essential part of any community utility provider. I listen with interest to the debate on the Lake Powell Pipeline and wonder how many of us would be here today if we listened to those who said we didn’t need Quail Creek or Sand Hollow reservoirs. Water comes out of your tap today because of those projects.

Dixie Power learned a valuable lesson in the early 1990s. Energy shortages in southern Utah forced rolling blackouts for our customers during peak times. Since that time, we have made considerable investments in our energy system to make sure customers have power when they need it.

Having lights when you turn on a switch and water when you turn on the tap takes planning, work, resources and vision. It doesn’t just happen.

If you enjoy reliable access to utility services, including power, gas, water and sewer, supporting efforts to enhance and expand these essential services for the continued prosperity of our current and future population and economy is essential.

Submitted by LaDEL LAUB, Dixie Power president and CEO.

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