Austin Energy seeks $2.5M more for Sand Hill chiller maintenance

Austin Energy is seeking to add $2.5 million to its contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for continued maintenance, repairs and overhauls of centrifugal chillers at the Sand Hill Energy Center. The amendment would raise the contract cap to $5 million and cover services through Dec. 13, 2028. The Electric Utility Commission is scheduled to review it Nov. 9, 2026, and council action is scheduled for Nov. 19.

Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued chiller maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Austin Energy with Trane U.S. Inc., to increase the amount by $2,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $2,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.

Nov 19, 202626-3101: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued chiller maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Austin Energy with Trane U.S. Inc., to increase the amount by $2,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $2,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.Source documentPDF