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City hears presentation on utility rate proposals, public hearing process

2824720 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

A representative from the Office of the Consumers' Counsel briefed Wilmington City Council on how utility companies' rate proposals are handled, how public feedback and settlements can change proposed increases, and how residents can sign up for local public hearings.

A representative from the Office of the Consumers' Counsel discussed utility rate proposals and the public hearing process with the Wilmington City Council on an item presented during the meeting.

The Consumers' Counsel representative told council members that utility companies frequently propose large increases that are often reduced through settlements: "They often do get negotiated through a settlement process," the representative said. Council members asked how…

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