Austin City Council weighs approval of second proposed Austin Energy rate increase

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Austin City Council weighs approval of second proposed Austin Energy rate increase
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Austin Energy said the proposed base rate increase, of 7.6 percent, is expected to increase the electrical bill of a typical residential customer by about $15.

The proposed base rate increase, of 7.6 percent, is expected to increase the electrical bill of a typical residential customer by about $15.Austin Energy customers can expect to see $15 a month increase on bill starting next month

In an 8-to-3 vote on Thursday, city council members approved raising Austin Energy pass-through rates for the Power Supply Adjustment and Regulatory Charge.Tuesday, Austin residents had a chance to voice their concerns during a public hearing on the matter. "I find the proposal that Austin Energy has brought you all on the residential rate structure professionally and personally offensive. It just really stands the policy priorities of this city on their heads. It says equity does not matter, fairness does not matter, and energy conservation is no longer a priority," an Austin resident stated.

City council is expected to make a decision on the base rate increase proposal before the end of the year. If approved, residents could see the rate hike on their January bill.that I have read and agree

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