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Charlottesville proposes utility rate increases; gas volatility cited as largest driver
Summary
City utilities staff presented proposed water, sewer, stormwater and gas rate changes for July 1; staff said Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority costs and higher natural-gas purchase prices were the primary drivers. Council opened a public hearing; no vote was taken (first of two readings for the ordinance).
Charlottesville utilities staff presented an annual rate report proposing changes to water, wastewater and natural gas rates beginning July 1, citing rising costs at Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) and increased natural-gas purchase prices.
Lauren Hildebrand, director of utilities, and Chris Cullinan, director of finance, described the system and customer base — roughly 14,800 water customers and 21,600 gas customers — and said the most…
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