Century II Information Page

• Century II is KUB’s long-range program to ensure safe and reliable utility services for its customers with sustainable infrastructure replacement and maintenance cycles.
• Aging pipes and wires are an issue for utilities across the nation, and KUB’s systems are no different. Century II will help move KUB into its second century of service through sound planning, resource allocation, and continual infrastructure investment.
• Century II reflects KUB’s commitment to provide reliable utility services and meet customer needs—now and in the future. Anticipating and addressing needs now provides long-term benefits and even fewer service interruptions for customers.
• Since KUB is not-for-profit, funding for KUB’s systems comes from local ratepayers and the use of debt to spread costs out long-term for both current and future ratepayers. Current rates do not reflect the true cost of providing service plus the system upgrades necessary for safe and reliable services.
• Information about current Century II projects is available here.

Background Information

• KUB launched Century II in 2007 and rolled into it maintenance and replacement programs already in place.
• In 2011, KUB’s Board of Commissioners endorsed 10-year funding plans to support Century II work in the water and electric systems.
• In 2013, the Board endorsed 10-year funding plans for the natural gas and wastewater systems that were similar to the 2011 plans for electric and water Century II programs.