Alameda Electric Rate Hike Approved

ALAMEDA, CA — Your electric bill is going up. Alameda's Public Utilities Board approved a 5 percent overall rate increase at its April 17 meeting. The hike, impacting both residential and commercial customers, takes effect July 1. Residential customers will see a $2 increase to the customer charge along with changes to the upper tiers of the electric charge. Commercial customers will see an increase to the electric and demand charges only.

If the news of a rate hike leaves you howling, AMP reminds customers that they're paying an average of 16 percent lower than neighboring cities like Oakland and San Leandro. As a community-owned and locally operated electric system, AMP does not make a profit on rates.

AMP reports that the increase is a step toward aligning the rates for each customer class with the cost of providing service. In addition, the utility transfers of more than $6 million to the city’s general fund each year.

Visit AMP's website to request a free, in-home energy audit to learn how to manage your energy usage.

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