Electric Power Supply Future and Rising Rates
Summary
Your electric rates will rise about 13% next year no matter what, driven by Duke transmission costs and the old FMPA contract. The city locked in a cheaper one-year OUC extension and will spend six months shopping for a long-term bulk power deal.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $100,000 extra for the OUC year on top of a 13% baseline rate increase; solar options would have added $250,000 to $2.6 million.
Residents get reliable power with a third delivery point and time to secure the best long-term power deal.
Ratepayers will still absorb the 13% baseline increase regardless of the decision.
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