Utility rate increases for 2026-2027
Summary
Electric rates rise 9.5% per year, sewer 8% per year, and water 6.5% per year for two years; gas stays flat. Council members stressed the increases follow independent rate studies and advance planning, not last-minute decisions.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expect your electric, sewer and water bills to climb over the next two years; gas bills stay the same.
The utility system gets the revenue it says it needs to maintain operations and plan for future growth.
Ratepayers, including fixed-income residents, will pay higher utility bills for the next two years.
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