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Richland approves 8.5% electric retail rate increase to protect utility reserves
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2025‑39 to raise electric retail rates by roughly 8.5% effective Jan. 1, 2026, after a consultant and staff said BPA wholesale and transmission cost increases and capital needs would otherwise deplete reserves.
The Richland City Council voted Dec. 2 to approve an 8.5% retail electric rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2026, after staff and consultant presentations showed rising Bonneville Power Administration costs and projected capital needs would otherwise erode utility reserves.
Clint Whitney and consultant Angie Sanchez (FCS) presented an updated rate study showing BPA wholesale power up about 8.9% and transmission costs up about 19.9%…
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