Gilbert council adopts 25% water rate increase for 2026; approves solid-waste rate hikes After a lengthy presentation and public hearing, the Gilbert Town Council voted 4–3 to adopt a one‑year, 25% water‑rate increase for April 2026 (option A). The council also approved modest solid‑waste and recycling increases for residential and commercial customers.

Gilbert Town Council just approved a staggering 25% water rate increase set for April 2026, igniting fierce public debate over the future of water costs in the community.

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Zionsville council delays vote on wastewater territory transfer, seeks legal documents After hours of questioning about exclusivity and a 12-year CTA clock, the Town Council voted to continue the second reading of Ordinance 2025-27 asking staff for the 2009 settlement agreement and legal analysis of IURC orders before deciding whether to approve Citizens as the retail wastewater provider.

The Zionsville Town Council is delaying a crucial vote on a wastewater transfer, raising questions about exclusivity and the future of service in the area.

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Rialto council pauses vote on proposed water, wastewater rate increases; seeks fuller CIP and accounting of prior repayments After a lengthy presentation on a proposed water and wastewater rate schedule, the council voted to continue the item for two weeks, citing missing CIP approvals and unanswered questions about previously repaid utility funds. Consultant Sanjay Gaur outlined a proposed 23% first-year water revenue increase and multi-year wastewater adjustments.

Rialto City Council delays crucial vote on water and wastewater rate hikes, raising questions over funding and transparency.

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Public Service Commission approves consent agenda, tariff updates and PECO waiver At its Dec. 10 administrative meeting the Public Service Commission approved consent items including a license cancellation, community solar deadline extensions and a renewable facility certification; approved Pepco and water-company tariff filings effective Dec. 10, 2025; and granted PECO a waiver to build two 230 kV bypasses subject to reporting conditions.

The Public Service Commission has made significant moves in Maryland, from canceling supplier licenses to approving crucial extensions for community solar projects—what does this mean for the future of energy in the state?

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Utility advisory board backs 2026 rate package; city presents $8.6 billion capital plan and expanded affordability measures The Utility Advisory Board recommended water +18%, sewer +8% and stormwater +2% for 2026; Columbus Water and Power tied the increases to an $8.6 billion 2026–31 capital plan including a multibillion-dollar Home Road water-plant project and recommended expanding low-income discounts and other assistance measures.

Columbus is facing significant utility rate hikes in 2026 to fund an ambitious $8.6 billion capital improvement plan, but how will this impact your wallet?

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RWA Establishes Authority Protocols Ahead of AWA Acquisition Approval RWA clarifies authority limits and responsibilities before finalizing AWA acquisition.

The ongoing hearings on the Aquarion Water Company acquisition reveal critical insights into the Regional Water Authority's plans and community concerns about future water services and rates.

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