Huntsville Utilities electric rate increase approved, will happen in two phases [Video]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — City council members on Thursday unanimously approved a request by Huntsville Utilities to increase rates for electricity services. The combined increase of 5.1% will occur over the course of 2025, with the first 3.9% increase taking place in January and the remainder next October.

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Homes and businesses that get their power from Huntsville Utilities will be paying about five percent more if a proposed rate increase is approved at the October 24 city council meeting.

The utility requested what it calls a “rate modification” at Thursday’s City Council meeting. After a presentation and discussion, council members voted to table the proposal and look at it with fresh eyes at the following scheduled meeting.

The increase would be spread across a 10-month period starting in January and only …