City's electrical rate structure reviewed

As Sidney's electric utility has faced steep rate increases from its power providers, the city is undertaking a financial review to determine how to limit rate increases passed on to its customers.

At a Sidney City Council meeting on Tuesday, Andrew Ross, of the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, presented an overview of the public utility's current financial status and projected what future growth could entail.

Sidney Interim City Manager Geri Anthony said the study would help the council determine future rate increases.

"And also what the council's philosophy is going to be as far as cash res...