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Consultation has concluded
UPDATE: Feedback is now closed. Results are provided in the Reports section and were presented to Council at the regular meeting of Oct. 3, 2023.
One of the City’s main responsibilities is ensuring that residents have dependable and sustainable utilities, including electrical, water, storm water and sanitary sewer. The Utility Rate Review has identified a path forward to ensure the sustainability in a measured way, with predictable increases for each rate over the next several years. Of particular note, the City of Penticton’s electrical rates have been reduced or held steady over the last few years, even as FortisBC has increased costs by close to 14% over the same time.
In order to get our electric and other utilities back on track, the City hired Intergroup to conduct a review and the results will be used to inform the rates over the next four years. Before the rates are set, Council wants to ensure you are aware of the findings of this work, what it means to you, and to hear your feedback.
How can I participate?
Review the materials
Watch the short video summary
Attend the Open House (RSVP required) Wednesday, Sept.6 5 pm – 7 pm Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power Street
Opportunity to view displays, no formal presentations. Staff will be available to answer specific questions. Registration is required. Please RSVP to getconnected@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2445.
Session includes a staff presentation followed by a Q&A session
Complete the feedback form by September 15, 2023.
UPDATE: Feedback is now closed. Results are provided in the Reports section and were presented to Council at the regular meeting of Oct. 3, 2023.
One of the City’s main responsibilities is ensuring that residents have dependable and sustainable utilities, including electrical, water, storm water and sanitary sewer. The Utility Rate Review has identified a path forward to ensure the sustainability in a measured way, with predictable increases for each rate over the next several years. Of particular note, the City of Penticton’s electrical rates have been reduced or held steady over the last few years, even as FortisBC has increased costs by close to 14% over the same time.
In order to get our electric and other utilities back on track, the City hired Intergroup to conduct a review and the results will be used to inform the rates over the next four years. Before the rates are set, Council wants to ensure you are aware of the findings of this work, what it means to you, and to hear your feedback.
How can I participate?
Review the materials
Watch the short video summary
Attend the Open House (RSVP required) Wednesday, Sept.6 5 pm – 7 pm Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power Street
Opportunity to view displays, no formal presentations. Staff will be available to answer specific questions. Registration is required. Please RSVP to getconnected@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2445.
Share Will the discount for bareland stratas still be applicable? As it stands now, our basic charge is $8.45. The jump to $31.95 represents a 378% increase. on FacebookShare Will the discount for bareland stratas still be applicable? As it stands now, our basic charge is $8.45. The jump to $31.95 represents a 378% increase. on TwitterShare Will the discount for bareland stratas still be applicable? As it stands now, our basic charge is $8.45. The jump to $31.95 represents a 378% increase. on LinkedinEmail Will the discount for bareland stratas still be applicable? As it stands now, our basic charge is $8.45. The jump to $31.95 represents a 378% increase. link
Will the discount for bareland stratas still be applicable? As it stands now, our basic charge is $8.45. The jump to $31.95 represents a 378% increase.
KateA
asked
over 1 year ago
Hello, thanks for your question. We would continue to discount the basic charge for these stratas the same way we do now.
Share Item 2 says, "Adopt inclining water rates for residential customers with a ¾ inch meter (where high users pay more).". What is the scale for the inclining rate or will this be variable? Is there any consideration for time of day usage? on FacebookShare Item 2 says, "Adopt inclining water rates for residential customers with a ¾ inch meter (where high users pay more).". What is the scale for the inclining rate or will this be variable? Is there any consideration for time of day usage? on TwitterShare Item 2 says, "Adopt inclining water rates for residential customers with a ¾ inch meter (where high users pay more).". What is the scale for the inclining rate or will this be variable? Is there any consideration for time of day usage? on LinkedinEmail Item 2 says, "Adopt inclining water rates for residential customers with a ¾ inch meter (where high users pay more).". What is the scale for the inclining rate or will this be variable? Is there any consideration for time of day usage? link
Item 2 says, "Adopt inclining water rates for residential customers with a ¾ inch meter (where high users pay more).". What is the scale for the inclining rate or will this be variable? Is there any consideration for time of day usage?
KateA
asked
over 1 year ago
Hi, thanks for the question.
The proposed rate structure for 2024 includes the following.
Basic charge of $31.95
Variable charge of $2.35 for the first 600cf of water consumed
Variable charge of $2.93 for the next 600-1,600cf of water consumed
Variable charge of $3.52 for any water over 1,600 cf
The water meters that are currently installed only report the total volume consumed at the time of reading. To implement a “time of use” structure, a whole new metering system would be required.
