State legislation affecting RPU rates and programs
Summary
Housekeeping changes with real effects: the city will stop offering master metering to new apartment buildings and mobile home parks (tenants will be billed directly by RPU and eligible for customer programs), plus clearer rules for ADU service connections and utility access to equipment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The associated EV rebate program ends along with the rate, but affected customers can switch to a comparable time-of-use rate.
Future tenants of new multi-meter properties, who gain direct utility service and access to RPU customer programs.
The handful of customers who wanted the separate-meter option going forward.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Utilities — August 24, 2026
Housekeeping changes with real effects: the city will stop offering master metering to new apartment buildings and mobile home parks (tenants will be billed directly by RPU and eligible for customer programs), plus clearer rules for ADU service connections and utility access to equipment.
Board of Public Utilities — July 27, 2026
AB 2180 could clarify Prop 218 water-rate rules and reduce litigation risk; water assistance bills (SB 1125, AB 2739) and wildfire liability reform loom. Members admitted the board needs to engage earlier, not just react.
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