IMEA Member Legislative Priorities Survey

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Dear IMEA Members,

As we prepare for the 2025 legislative session, we seek your input to ensure that our legislative efforts address the issues most important to you and your municipal electric utilities. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we advocate for the needs of our industry.

1.) What are the top three legislative issues currently impacting your municipal electric utility?
Infrastructure funding
Electric service territory and the ability to expand when voluntary annexing contiguous land to your municipality
Regulatory compliance
Renewable energy mandates
Grid reliability and resilience
Workforce development and training
Utility cybersecurity
Rate setting and financial management
Other
If you selected other, please specify below:
 
2.) How important is the issue of funding for infrastructure improvements for your utility?
 
3.) How important is the issue of your electric service utility and the lack of ability to expand for your electric utility?
 
4.) What challenges do you face in complying with state and federal regulatory requirements?
High compliance costs
Complexity of regulations
Insufficient guidance or support
Other
If you selected other, please specify below:
 
5.) How important is it to address workforce development and training in the upcoming legislative session?
 
6.) What types of support or resources would be most beneficial for enhancing grid reliability and resilience?
Funding for grid modernization projects
Technical assistance and training
Enhanced coordination. with state and federal agencies
Other
If you selected other, please specify below:
 
7.) How concerned are you about the impact of cybersecurity threats on your utility?
 
8.) What measures do you believe the state legislature should take to support renewable energy integration for municipal utilities?
Financial incentives for renewable projects
Streamlined permitting processes
Technical support and training
Other
If you selected other, please specify below:
 
9.) What additional legislative actions do you believe are necessary to address water security and safe drinking water for your community?
Increased funding for water infrastructure
Enhanced regulatory oversight
Public awareness and education campaigns
Other
If you selected other, please specify below:
 
10.) Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding legislative priorities for the 2025 session.
 
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