Electric Rate Increases begin July 5th
At the June 17th PUD Rate Hearing, commissioners unanimously approved a resolution adopting a new electric rate schedule that includes a 4-year slate of increases.
The rate increases come as a result of a year-long cost of service study and public discussions dating back to November 2024.
Beginning in July, electric rates will increase by an average of 9%. Based on the countywide average household usage of 1,000 kWh/month, the typical residential bill will rise an estimated $10-$12 per month. Though the rates take effect in July, the new rates will not show up until next month’s bill, after the July billing cycle is completed.
“Rates are always a hard topic,” said GM Kevin Streett. He added the approved increases will make the utility more reliable for the future by funding substation improvements to keep up with increasing demand.
To watch the Rate Hearing click here (Rate Hearing begins at 55:19 in video)