2026-2027 Utility Rate Ordinances
Summary
The council finalized electric, gas, sewer and water rates for the next two years. Council members acknowledged the increases are hard on residents but said decades of underinvestment nationwide make them necessary to keep infrastructure reliable.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher utility bills for all Fremont households starting with the 2026-2027 rate schedules.
All residents who depend on reliable, publicly owned utilities with rates kept below national averages.
Ratepayers, particularly those on fixed incomes, face higher bills.
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