A consultant's proposal for higher electric bills in Columbia is drawing opposition from critics who say it reduces the incentive to conserve power during peak summer demand and has the potential to hit low-income residential customers hardest.
The city's Utilities Department and the Columbia City Council hope to have new rates in place by July 1 to address the need for additional revenue in the electric utility. The target is to boost revenue by $8.3 million per year, or 6.9%.
Proposed electric rate increases for households with gas heat
| kWhs used | Existing charge | Proposed charge |
|---|---|---|
| Non-summer | ||
| First 300 kWh | 7.86 cents | 8.89 cents |
| Next 450 kWh (First 750 ) | 10.25 cents | 10.89 cents |
| Remaining kWh | 11.84 cents | 12 cents |
| Summer | ||
| First 300 kWh | 7.86 cent | 8.89 cents |
| Next 450 kWh (First 750) | 10.25 cents | 10.89 cents |
| Next 1,250 kWh | 13.97 cents | 12.89 cents |
| Remaining kWh | 15.11 cents | 14.89 cents |
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