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RMC hears presentation on regressive effects of recent Austin Energy rate changes, schedules follow-up
Summary
Vice Chair Robbins presented maps and analysis the Commission says show recent Austin Energy changes made rates more regressive, with lower‑income districts facing larger percentage bill increases; commissioners requested district‑level distributions and will return to the issue next month.
The Resource Management Commission spent its final agenda item on a four‑minute presentation by Vice Chair Robbins arguing that recent Austin Energy rate changes have had regressive effects on lower‑income districts. Robbins displayed district maps comparing 2022 and 2026 effective bill impacts and urged the Commission to request district‑level analyses be provided with future rate‑change…
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