Tag: ratepayers
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Wellington City Council apologises for ratepayers undercharged accounting error
Wellington ratepayers affected by accounting error The Wellington City Council has acknowledged that ratepayers were undercharged due to an accounting error. In a statement, the council apologised for the mistake, describing it as an unintended error that occurred during the processing of rates. The admission comes with assurances that the issue is being rectified and…
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Wellington City Council apologises after ratepayers undercharged in accounting error
Overview of the issue Wellington City Council has admitted that a miscalculation in its accounting process led to ratepayers being undercharged. The council said the error affected a portion of the recent rates bills, and officials have moved quickly to address the issue and prevent a repeat. Statement from the council “We want to sincerely…
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Scrutiny Rises Over Utilities’ Power Projections for Data Centers Amid AI Boom
Rising Stakes for the Grid as AI-Driven Data Centers Multiply In the AI era, data centers sit at the heart of economic growth, instruction, and cloud services. Yet as utilities publish forecasts that demand two to three times more electricity in coming years to power these facilities, concerns about grid reliability, planning timelines, and how…