If you’re planning your 2026 budget, go ahead and pencil in a higher utility bill. Both the Eugene Water & Electric Board and the Springfield Utility Board plan to raise rates next year.
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The Springfield Utility Board approved rate increases at its Dec. 10 board meeting following a second public hearing on the proposed changes.
The rate increases are due to increased capital and operating costs, the utility stated in a press release. The utility applies rate increases at the same percentage across all classes: residential, commercial and industrial.
Customers will see an 8.5% water rate increase and a 3% electric rate increase. In 2025, water rates increased by 8% and electric rates increased by 6%…