Billings council adopts $502 million five-year CIP after amendments and debate over rates and trails After hours of debate over projected utility rate-driven projects and trail funding, the Billings City Council approved the FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) — a five-year plan of 128 projects totaling $502 million — after moving several trail projects into out years and reducing an evidence-lot estimate.

The Billings City Council has just approved a massive $502 million five-year Capital Improvement Plan, but key projects are being pushed into the future amid heated debates over utility rates and funding priorities.

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Consultants advise Delaware City to redesign water, sewer and stormwater rates ahead of $100M capital program Raftelis consultants told Delaware City Council the utilities need rate changes to fund roughly $100 million in water and wastewater capital projects through 2030, proposing a customer-class volumetric water rate that lowers bills for most residential users while increasing charges for high-volume users and a multi-year financing plan.

Delaware City Council is poised for a major overhaul of water, sewer, and stormwater rates, aiming to finance nearly $100 million in essential capital projects while protecting low-volume users.

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City receives $53M estimate to refurbish wastewater reclamation facility; study to inform rate work Consultants reported a multi‑year plan to repair and replace aging equipment at the Soledad Water Reclamation Facility, with high‑priority projects and an estimated capital need of about $53 million; city staff will fold the assessment into an upcoming rate study and seek funding options.

Soledad's Water Reclamation Facility faces a $53 million upgrade to tackle aging equipment and improve compliance, setting the stage for a crucial rate study.

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Aurora council adopts 2026 GID budgets, city budget ordinances, e911 surcharge and utility rate changes Council introduced and voted on multiple ordinances to set 2026 general improvement district budgets, adopt the city’s 2026 budget and tax levy, raise the E‑911 surcharge and adjust water/sewer/stormwater rates; most measures passed unanimously or by large majorities.

Aurora City Council has just approved significant changes for 2026, including new budgets, utility rate hikes, and an increase to the E-911 surcharge!

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City Council Discusses JK Energy's Proposed Electric Rate Increases for 2031 Council reviews JK Energy's recommendations for phased rate increases to manage future electricity costs.

Beatrice City Council is taking bold steps to prevent a shocking 40% spike in electric rates by 2031 with a strategic plan for gradual increases and infrastructure improvements.

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Water Utility Proposes New Rate Structure for Single Family and Duplex Customers Water utility plans to merge billing rates for single family and duplex accounts by 2026.

Issaquah's City Council is shaking up water utility rates to promote fairness and conservation, impacting how you’ll pay for water by 2026!

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Colorado Commission reviews Public Service's $730M renewable energy plan and billing proposal Commission considers Public Service's renewable energy plan and consolidated billing for community solar gardens.

Colorado's Public Utilities Commission is set to reshape the future of renewable energy and rate schedules with a groundbreaking $730 million initiative that could redefine how we consume power!

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Yankee Gas outlines PBR proposal amid concerns from PURA on performance link Yankee Gas advocates for PBR implementation emphasizing customer benefits amid regulatory challenges.

Yankee Gas is pushing for a revolutionary Performance-Based Rate Making system that could transform how utility rates are set, promising better service and stability for customers in Connecticut.

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