Oakdale will spend $75,000 to examine whether switching from PG&E to the Modesto Irrigation District is worthwhile.
The City Council voted 5-0 on Monday, June 2, to hire a consulting firm with expertise in electricity markets. The move came four weeks after members agreed informally to explore the idea.
PG&E objected both times. It noted that rate relief already is happening and that the system is not for sale anyway…