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In Morgan Hill, a significant local development in utilities this week is the ongoing federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against the city over its natural gas ban, highlighting a legal challenge to Morgan Hill’s climate policies. This lawsuit places Morgan Hill at the center of a high-profile dispute involving federal and local regulatory approaches to energy use. Recent city council actions related to utilities include the 2025 approval of the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and a solid waste management rate adjustment, reflecting ongoing management of local utility services. While much of the other activity involves regional or unknown-scope meetings, these city-specific items remain key to Morgan Hill’s utilities landscape. What to watch: The progress and outcomes of the DOJ lawsuit against Morgan Hill’s natural gas ban will be critical for the city’s future utility regulations and climate policy enforcement.

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