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Council approves 2026 utility rate adjustments with reporting requirements for affordability programs
Summary
Columbus City Council approved a package of water, sewer, stormwater and electric rate changes effective Jan. 1, 2026, while adding a council amendment that requires Columbus Water and Power to report on delinquency rates, discount program participation and outreach to multifamily customers within six months.
Columbus City Council approved an amendment and then passed a package of utility rate ordinances to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The package updates water, sanitary sewer, stormwater and electric service rates and restructures several charges to better align with cost of service, adds a uniform commercial rate and updates capacity fees.
Councilmember Weich, who led the rules and policy committee discussion, emphasized the need for investments to protect water capacity and…
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