Title
A Resolution Setting the Electric Cost Adjustment Rate Effective October 1, 2024
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
Colorado Springs Utilities (Utilities) is proposing a change to the Electric Cost Adjustment (ECA) rate effective October 1, 2024. The proposed ECA rate adjustment changes the current rate of $0.0255 per kWh to $0.0301 per kWh.
Background:
Utilities performs continuous monitoring of fuel related rates with monthly updates provided to the Utilities Board.
Previous Council Action:
On March 26, 2024, City Council approved the ECA rate of $0.0255 per kWh by Resolution 27-24.
Financial Implications:
Implementing the proposed rates will impact the respective customer’s Sample Total Monthly Electric bill:
Residential electric bill increase of $3.22 or 3.3%
Commercial electric bill increase of $27.60 or 4.5%
Industrial electric bill increase of $1,840.00 or 5.2%
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
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Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Resolution.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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