The Palo Alto City Council has voted to raise utility rates for residents, increasing costs by $32.70 per month for the average customer, totaling $392 annually. The new rates include a 10% increase in water rates, a 20% increase in sewer rates, a 5% hike in natural gas, and a 6% rise in electric bills, effective July 1. Further increases are planned over the next four years, expected to raise median utility costs from $404 today to $585 by 2030. Utilities Director Alan Kurotori emphasized the necessity of these hikes to maintain city infrastructure and recover from financial impacts caused by the pandemic.
The Palo Alto City Council has approved a significant rate hike for utilities, raising costs by $32.70 monthly for the average customer and signaling similar increases in the coming years.
According to Utilities Director Alan Kurotori, these increases are necessary to sustain infrastructure, meet regulatory demands, and tackle the escalating costs associated with labor and materials.
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