Oak Ridge council approves 2.75% electric-rate increase effective Oct. 1, 2025
Council approved a 2.75% increase to standard retail electric rates effective Oct. 1, 2025, to support near‑term distribution work and longer‑term system investments; staff said TVA notification and potential custom studies for very large users may follow.
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Council voted to approve a 2.75% increase in standard service local retail electric rates, effective Oct. 1, 2025, and to amend the power contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority accordingly. Council member Cross said the increase is part of a multi‑year plan to replace aging conductor and to prepare for future capital work including transformer replacements at substations.
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