Fort Collins Utilities - 2015 Rate Changes
Posted on: Dec-31-2014
Fort Collins Utilities regularly reviews its rates and makes adjustments to reflect the costs of providing electric, water, wastewater and stormwater services. City Council approves the rates by ordinance, and utility bills printed on or after January 1 reflect the new rates.Utilities’ staff works diligently to manage costs, including close collaboration with Platte River Power Authority, our wholesale electric provider. Utilities’ rates continue to remain among the lowest in the state and our reliability and quality of service is among the highest in the nation.
Changes for 2015 residential rates include:
• Electric rates will increase an average of 1.9 percent (varies among rate class). Overall increases are due to the rising costs of generating power, and other costs, such as higher operations and maintenance, fuel expenses and load growth.
• Wastewater rates will increase 3.0 percent for all rate classes. This increase was determined based on the results from a cost-of-service study in 2013 and to meet the long-term improvement needs due to regulatory changes and aging infrastructure.
• Water rates will not increase in 2015.
• Stormwater rates will not increase in 2015.
To help offset costs and lower monthly utility bills, Utilities offers a variety of conservation and efficiency programs and rebates. Use the free, online tool to track energy and water consumption and costs at https://www.fcgov.com/utilities and try the online calculator at https://www.fcgov.com/residential-electric-rates to learn more about individual rates.
For more information, visit https://www.fcgov.com/conserves or talk to a customer service representative at 970-212-2900.
Commercial rates vary from residential rates. Customers are encouraged to contact an account representative at utilitiescustomeraccounts@fcgov.com or visit https://www.fcgov.com/commercial-rates to learn more about specific increases and impacts, as well as programs and services to save money.
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Lisa Rosintoski, Customer Connections Manager
- 970.416.2432
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