The City Council has approved rate increases for Electric, Stormwater, and Transportation (Street User fee) effective July 1, 2021, based upon:
- Cost of service studies and corresponding rate recommendations
- City of Ashland master plan recommendations
- Adjustments for necessary infrastructure improvements to comply with state and federal regulations
Rate increases are based upon general consumer indices with the intent to set rates at a level which accurately reflects the costs of providing utility service to each unique rate class. All other utilities are being held without any rate increase.
EXAMPLE:
The impact of the proposed increase on a residential utility account using 750 kWh per month would be:
| |
FY 2020-21 |
FY 2021-22 |
Difference |
| Electric Residential |
$73.70 |
$76.88 |
$3.18 |
| Stormwater Residential |
$4.99 |
$5.43 |
$0.44 |
| Street User Residential |
$9.37 |
$9.56 |
$0.19 |
| Total |
$88.06 |
$91.87 |
$3.81 |
The City of Ashland has a variety of efficiency programs that may help customers lower their monthly consumption and their costs. A complete list of programs, as well as water and energy saving tips, are available online at
www.ashland.or.us/conserve, or by contacting the Conservation Division staff at (541) 488-5306 or by email:
conserve@ashland.or.us.
The City also offers several programs to assist customers who are having difficulty paying their utility bills. Please contact the Customer Service Division at (541) 488-6004 or by email:
utilitybilling@ashland.or.us for more information about these programs. We value you as a customer and appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
