SUB Schedules Public Hearing to Consider April 2012 Electric Rate Increase

The Springfield Utility Board will be considering a Resolution at a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., regarding proposed electric rate increases and modifications to electric rate schedules. 

Due to increased power costs, SUB Staff are proposing a four percent increase to SUB’s overall electric rate design, to be effective on billing statements rendered on or after April 1, 2012.  All customer classes and schedules would be subject to the rate increase under the proposal; Residential, General Service (“GS”) with demand equal to or less than 40kW, GS with demand greater than 40kW and equal to or less than 3000kW, GS Customers with demands greater than 3000kW, and all Lighting Customers. 
           
For customers and others interesting in reviewing the proposed changes, the following items are available by clicking on the links below. They may also be reviewed at SUB’s Main Office at 250 A Street, Springfield, Oregon. To receive copies by mail, or to obtain answers to related questions, please contact Jeff Nelson, Resource Management Director, at 541-744-3779.

• Board Resolution 12-2
• Summary of rate changes and the supporting methodology
• Redline version of SUB’s current rate schedule showing all proposed changes

The hearing will take place in SUB's Board Meeting Room at 223 A Street, Suite F, Springfield, Oregon, and the public is invited to attend.

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Your bill is based on your consumption as recorded by your household water and electric meters from the first day of the billing cycle to the last. It shows how much that usage costs given current electric and water rates. Click here to see a sample SUB bill, which includes a guide to reading your bill.

SUB customers pay some of the lowest electricity rates in the nation. Your particular rate will be determined by the kind of service you have (i.e. residential, commercial or industrial). A detailed electricity rate schedule is available by following the link referenced above.

SUB also offers green power through its ECOchoice program. ECOchoice is an affordable, flexible and convenient way to power your home with renewable, sustainable energy. For more information on ECOchoice, click here.

You have several options when paying your bill, including paying via automatic withdrawal, in person or by mail. Click here for more information on these options, or call SUB at 541-746-8451. For billing questions related to your City of Springfield sewer charges, please call the City of Springfield at 541-726-3696.

If you are having trouble paying your utility bill, help is available. Call SUB at 541-746-9852 and ask to speak to a customer service representative. Our representative can talk with you about making payment extensions and arrangements. He or she can give you information on local agencies and funds that may be able to help with emergency financial assistance, including Project Share, SUB’s energy assistance program.