Palo Alto Raises Utility Rates Again

Palo Alto customers will see utility rates increase by about 10% to help pay for infrastructure needs. The average customer’s bill will increase by $30 over the next 12 months, totaling about $390 per year. City leadership stated that these infrastructure needs across multiple services are necessary to meet minimum federal regulations and maintain service levels across the city.

Water bills will see an average 10% increase, but sewer bills will increase by almost 20% for most customers. Natural gas is expected to rise only 5%, and electricity rates should see a 6% increase. These rate increases are expected to be sustained over the next five years, resulting in a median bill increasing from about $400 to $585 by 2030.

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Source: Daily Post

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