GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Apr 3, 2025
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
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GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Mar 12, 2025
Change will likely start in September 2026.
GRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April
Mar 6, 2025
Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride
Jan 15, 2025
Attorney gives update on referendum.
Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session
Jan 7, 2025
Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024
Dec 26, 2024
Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
Dec 11, 2024
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Dec 4, 2024
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Oct 14, 2024
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Oct 14, 2024
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation
Oct 7, 2024
Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy
Sep 4, 2024
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office
Sep 3, 2024
Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain
Aug 19, 2024
GRU email caused early alarm.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Jun 20, 2024
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.