Electric and Drainage Utility Rate Increases
Fredericksburg
Summary
A water/wastewater rate study is underway with a mid-year rate adjustment likely, and a small electric rate increase is planned. Council also flagged the governor's push on municipally owned utilities, which could threaten the ~9% of electric revenue that flows to the general fund.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rate increases likely mid-year for water/wastewater and incremental electric increases over a couple of years.
Utility fund solvency benefits all customers long-term.
Customers would pay higher utility rates.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
Both enterprise funds are running deficits, so the council approved 5% increases to each. A rate study flagged a 15% electric need over time; the city is phasing it in and will evaluate future years.
City Council - Aug 26, 2026
A water/wastewater rate study is underway with a mid-year rate adjustment likely, and a small electric rate increase is planned. Council also flagged the governor's push on municipally owned utilities, which could threaten the ~9% of electric revenue that flows to the general fund.
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