Local residents will see a welcome drop in their utility bills following a vote by the Lassen Municipal Utility District Board of Directors to decrease electric rates by 2.5 percent.
The adjustment lowers LMUD’s residential rate from 19.5 cents down to 19 cents per kilowatt-hour. Customers will see the savings reflected in their very next billing cycle, and the rate decrease will be applied across all utility rate classes.
As a community-owned utility, LMUD’s rates remain significantly lower than neighboring investor-owned utilities. For comparison, Pacific Gas & Electric’s average residential rate hovers between 42 and 45 cents per kilowatt-hour—more than double LMUD’s new 19-cent rate.
“Following our quarterly review of rates, I’m pleased to share that the LMUD Board of Directors has approved a 2.5% decrease in rates,” said LMUD General Manager Nick Dominguez. “This rate decrease is made possible by forward thinking financial planning and reflects our commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable service while continuing to invest in a reliable and resilient electric system.”
Dominguez emphasized the benefits of the public utility model for local customers.
“As your community owned utility, every decision we make is about serving our friends and neighbors, not shareholders. We’re proud to pass these savings back to you, and we’ll keep working hard to ensure your utility remains strong and sustainable for years to come.”
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming rate change, you can contact LMUD directly at 530-257-4174.
