Summary
Wholesale power costs are expected to climb 2.5–3.5% a year, and a 4.5% wholesale increase is recommended for April 2026 — which will flow into town budget deliberations and likely customer rates.
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Last discussed Jan 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Wholesale power costs projected to rise 2.5–3.5% per year, with a 4.5% increase planned for 2026.
Reliability-minded ratepayers benefit from smaller, steadier increases instead of large jumps.
Households on fixed budgets will face steadily climbing electric bills.
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