TRUCKEE, Calif. and#8212; The Truckee Donner Public Utility District board, at its Nov. 16 meeting, unanimously approved a two-year budget covering 2012 and 2013, according to a press release.

The approval was the culmination of a series of board workshops and a public hearing on the 2012 and 2013 budgets, officials said.

The process also included a presentation on the TDPUDand#8217;s 10-year financial master plan, which, in addition to no rate increases in 2012 and 2013, aims to improve the districtand#8217;s overall financial position, operations, system reliability and customer service.

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and#8220;The ultimate measure of performance for any utility is rates,and#8221; said Jeff Bender, president of the TDPUD board of directors, in a statement. and#8220;Being able to keep rates stable and competitive while improving the value we offer our customers is a real testament to all involved.and#8221;

TDPUDand#8217;s performance can be measured directly by low rates, reduced operating budgets and head-count, increased reserves, improved Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), effective energy efficiency programs and increased customer satisfaction.

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According to the district, the public process to adopt the new budget included reports on all of these performance factors. The results have been independently verified by the TDPUDand#8217;s most recent financial audit which was very complimentary of the TDPUDand#8217;s financial results and management team.

and#8220;I have been on the TDPUD board for a long time and have rarely seen such strong financial performance and efficient operations,and#8221; said Joe Aguera, TDPUD board member, in a statement. and#8220;It is really important that we help our customers save money while delivering reliable and high quality water and power services.and#8221;

For more information, call 530-582-3951 or visit http://www.tdpud.org.