Utility Rate Study and Multi-Year Rate Adjustments
Boulder City
Summary
Boulder City is undertaking a comprehensive rate study with FCS Group to evaluate the financial health, capital needs, and rate structures of its electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities. The study will review operating expenses, debt service, and reserve requirements to ensure each utility remains self-sufficient without cross-subsidization.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Will determine future rate adjustments and capital funding strategies across all municipal utility customers.
All Boulder City utility customers through long-term system reliability, transparent cost allocation, and equitable rate designs.
Rate payers may face increased utility rates depending on revenue requirements and capital funding outcomes.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Utility Advisory Committee Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
The committee is preparing for a deep-dive review into cost-of-service inequities and rate design options, examining how residential, commercial, and municipal customers pay for utility services.
Help is Available for those Impacted by Utility Rate Adjustment
Current utility rates are not enough to cover rising costs. Utility rates will increase five percent a year for each of the next three years in order to maintain the safety and reliability. Several programs can help eligible residents with utility co...
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The city approved a 5% annual increase in electric, water, and sewer rates over the next three years to fund aging infrastructure repairs and prevent operational deficits. Residents voiced concern over the impact on fixed-income seniors, while officials pointed to reserve funds and low-income assistance programs.
City Council Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
Residents and business owners raised concerns about proposed 5% annual utility rate increases over three years, while the city council approved the formal business impact statement confirming statutory notice procedures.
City Council Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The city is proposing 5% annual rate increases for electric, water, and wastewater services over the next three years to address aging infrastructure, substations, and rising power purchase costs. Residents expressed concerns about affordability and the cumulative 15% increase, while officials stressed that utility reserves and proactive investments are vital since the city cannot take on long-term bond debt without voter approval.
Nevada city proposes 5% yearly hikes for electric, water, and wastewater bills
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Utility Advisory Committee Meeting - Jul 8, 2026
Consultants presented cost of service studies showing how costs align with different customer classes, revealing potential misalignments that will guide future rate design changes.
Utility Advisory Committee - May 6, 2026
The city is reviewing its utility rates to ensure each utility covers its operating and capital costs. Proposed strategies include 5% annual increases for electric, wastewater, and water utilities to handle major infrastructure projects and rising costs.
Utility Advisory Committee - Mar 4, 2026
Boulder City is undertaking a comprehensive rate study with FCS Group to evaluate the financial health, capital needs, and rate structures of its electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities. The study will review operating expenses, debt service, and reserve requirements to ensure each utility remains self-sufficient without cross-subsidization.
Utility Advisory Committee Meeting - Jan 14, 2026
Boulder City is launching a comprehensive utility rate study with consultant FCS to evaluate electric and water rate structures, cash flow, and revenue requirements.
City Council Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
The city hired FCS Group for nearly $175,000 to study utility rates for electric, water, sewer, and solid waste systems to ensure financial stability.
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