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Utility board approves 3% electric rate cut; city will issue press release
Summary
A utility representative told the council the utility board approved a 3% reduction in electric rates that will reduce typical customer bills by about $144,300 annually across the system; staff will publish a press release.
A utilities representative briefed the Harlan City Council on infrastructure projects and a forthcoming rate change on April 1, saying the utility board has approved a 3% reduction in electric rates that will amount to approximately $144,300 in annual savings spread across customers.
The utilities official described ongoing overhead/underground work and raw-water system planning, and said Mid‑American Energy and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative assisted with temporary power during a recent winter storm. The board-approved rate modification was described as a system‑wide reduction; staff said they expect to issue a press release with details to customers and stakeholders.
Council members thanked utility crews for storm response and noted the decrease will be communicated publicly once press materials are finalized.
