CITY OF RIVERSIDE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Riverside (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on September 19, 2023, to receive comments on the proposed electric and water rate increases. Further details are available at the Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) offices, 3901 Orange Street, Riverside, California; Riverside City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 7th Floor, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California; and are also available on the RPU website: www.riversideca.gov/proposed-rates. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 951-782-0330.
The Public Hearing will be held by the City Council on the following date:
DATE: September 19, 2023
TIME: 6:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Art Pick Council Chamber, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA To listen to the meeting live and provide public comment, call (669) 900-6833 and enter the Meeting ID: 926 9699 1256 View live Webcast at www.RiversideCa.gov/Meeting
TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN PERSONA Y POR TELEFONO
Para escuchar la audencia publica y comentar por telefono, llame al (951) 826-8686
EN ESPAÑOL: Para recibir una copia de este anuncio en español, por favor llámenos al 951-782-0330.
Electric System Average Annual Rate Increases
The electric system average annual rate increases are as follows:
January 1, 2024 7.0%
January 1, 2025 7.0%
January 1, 2026 7.0%
January 1, 2027 2.0%
January 1, 2028 2.0%
Customer bill impacts will vary by customer class and consumption level. Estimated bill impacts are provided below for residential and commercial electric customers:
Estimated Monthly Residential Bill Impacts (600 kWh Average) Proposed Electric Rates Effective January 1st of Following Years Current Bill 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Average
(600 kWh) $107.11 $115.08 $123.66 $132.91 $136.17 $139.57
A typical residential customer using on average 600 kWh per month, would see their monthly bill increase by approximately $7.97 in the first year of the rate plan. The monthly bill increases in years 2 through 5 will average $6.12.
Estimated Monthly Commercial Flat Bill Impacts (1,750 kWh Average) Proposed Electric Rates Effective January 1st of Following Years Current Bill 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Average
(1,750 kWh) $342.04 $351.16 $363.51 $378.08 $393.26 $407.42
A typical commercial flat customer using on average 1,750 kWh per month, would see their monthly bill increase by approximately $9.12 in the first year of the rate plan. The monthly bill increases in years 2 through 5 will average $14.07.
Estimated Monthly Commercial Demand Bill Impacts (14,000 kWh Average) Proposed Electric Rates Effective January 1st of Following Years Current Bill 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Average
(14,000
kWh)
$2,476.98
$2,476.98
$2,476.98
$2,476.98
$2,476.98
$2,476.98
A typical commercial demand customer using on average 14,000 kWh per month, would see no increase to their monthly bill over the five year rate plan.
Estimated Monthly Industrial Time-of-Use Bill Impacts (175,000 kWh Average) Proposed Electric Rates Effective January 1st of Following Years Current Bill 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Average
(175,000
kWh)
$24,315.84 $25,534.93 $26,848.81 $28,198.88 $28,973.04 $29,859.47
A typical industrial time-of-use customer using on average 175,000 kWh per month, would see their monthly bill increase by approximately $1,219.09 in the first year of the rate plan.
The monthly bill increases in years 2 through 5 will average $1,081.14.
Water System Average Annual Rate Increases
The water system average annual rate increases are as follows:
October 1, 2023 6.5%
July 1, 2024 6.5%
July 1, 2025 6.5%
July 1, 2026 6.5%
July 1, 2027 6.5%
Customer bill impacts will vary by customer class and consumption level. Estimated bill impacts are provided below for residential and commercial water customers:
Estimated Monthly Residential Bill Impacts (21 CCF Average) Proposed Water Rates Effective
October 1, July 1,
Current Bill 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Average
(21 CCF) $57.82 $61.89 $66.00 $70.32 $75.06 $80.00
A typical residential customer with a ¾” meter using on average 21 CCF (approximately 15,700 gallons) per month, would see their monthly bill increase by approximately $4.07 in the first year of the rate plan. The monthly bill increases in years 2 through 5 will average $4.53.
Estimated Monthly Commercial Bill Impacts (37 CCF Average) Proposed Water Rates Effective
October 1, July 1,
Current Bill 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Average
(37 CCF) $106.21 $115.23 $122.20 $129.76 $137.93 $146.29
A typical commercial customer with a 1” meter using on average 37 CCF (approximately 27,700 gallons) per month, would see their monthly bill increase by approximately $9.02 in the first year of the rate plan. The monthly bill increases in years 2 through 5 will average $7.77.
How to save on your electric and water bill?
RPU offers many residential and commercial rebate programs designed to help you save money by conserving electricity. Learn more about our assistance programs, off-peak pricing, or upgrades by visiting our website at www.Riversideca.gov/Utilities/Rebates
All persons interested in this matter are hereby invited to appear at the time and place above specified to voice their opinions relating thereto. Persons unable to attend such hearing may forward their written statements relating to the matter to the City Clerk, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California 92522 or email [email protected].
Comments via the eComment feature at www.RiversideCa.gov/meeting may be submitted until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Written Protests for Water Rates:
PROTEST OF PROPOSED WATER RATE ACTION
To protest the proposed water rate action, written protests must be received by the City by or before the close of the public hearing. Written protests may be submitted via mail or hand-delivered to the Riverside City Clerk at City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California, 92522. Protests will also be accepted via electronic mail (e-mail) at [email protected]. Each protest must identify the utility services address for the affected property (by assessor’s parcel number or street address), indicate that the protest is related to proposed water rate increases and include the name of the person submitting. Each utility services address may submit no more than one written protest. Protests received by telephone or on social media sites such as Facebook or