Electric, wastewater, and sanitation rate changes
Summary
New rates passed first reading for sanitation, wastewater, and electric service, plus a roughly 3% pass-through of TVA's fuel cost adjustment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utility bills across electric, wastewater, and sanitation services will change; electric rises about 3% from TVA's fuel adjustment.
City utility funds stay solvent and keep serving customers.
Customers pay higher utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026
Electric and gas rates both adjust downward — TVA fuel costs and gas market prices dropped, so customers should see lower bills next month. Gas falls about five percent on average.
Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Regular) - Jul 21, 2026
The electric fuel cost adjustment dips slightly, but gas rates jumped nearly 20% on average this month. Watch both bills closely in August.
Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Regular) - Jun 16, 2026
Gas rates drop an average of 6.82%, electric bills tick up only 25-39 cents a month, and new sanitation and wastewater rate schedules take effect July 1.
Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Regular) - May 19, 2026
New rates passed first reading for sanitation, wastewater, and electric service, plus a roughly 3% pass-through of TVA's fuel cost adjustment.
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