The Brownsville City Commission approved a series of rate adjustments for electric, water and wastewater services on May 3, 2022, to be effective June 1, 2022.
As a community-owned essential services provider, BPUB is committed to providing a high level of service while planning and preparing to meet future needs and expectations in order to maintain a financially sound, self-supporting utility system. Below is a breakdown of the rate adjustment schedule so customers can know what to expect.
Overview of New Rate Adjustments
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Electric
BPUB will decrease the base rate by approximately 22 percent phased over two years, beginning June 1, 2022. The remainder of the adjustment will be effective Dec. 1, 2022.
BPUB will begin phasing out its bill reduction program and the fuel, purchased energy and marketing charges (FPEM) seen on a BPUB electric bill. The fuel and energy charge will vary monthly, depending on market conditions during that billing period.
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Water
Increases in the water rates and customer service charge effective June 1, 2022.
Water Rate Adjustments Effective June 1, 2022 Effective Jan.1, 2023 Effective Jan.1, 2024 Effective Jan.1, 2025 Effective Jan.1, 2026 8% 8% 6% 4% 5% Resaca Fee $4.50 $6.25 $10.00* $10.00* $12.00* *On November 13, 2023, the City Commission approved an amendment to Section 102-81 of Chapter 102 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The amendment halts the scheduled adjustments to the resaca fee and keeps it fixed at $6.25. Therefore, there will be no increase to the fee on January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2026, as was previously stated in City Ordinance No. 2022-1701. -
Wastewater
Wastewater rates and customer service charges will also see a series of increases effective June 1, 2022.
Wastewater Effective June 1, 2022 Effective Jan.1, 2023 Effective Jan.1, 2024 Effective Jan.1, 2025 Effective Jan.1, 2026 9% 9% 9% 4% 5%
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