Utility Rate Increases
Summary
The council reviewed preliminary utility budgets for FY 2026-27, which include proposed rate increases of 3% for water and electricity, 5% for drainage, and 9% for wastewater to cover growth and infrastructure needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utility customers will see moderate bill increases, while the city addresses rising capital improvement and debt service costs.
Residents and businesses relying on reliable utility services, infrastructure maintenance, and system expansion.
Ratepayers facing higher monthly utility bills across multiple services.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Public Utilities Board — July 27, 2026
Residents will face higher utility bills starting in the new fiscal year to cover the costs of massive infrastructure upgrades and growth-related projects.
Texas city proposes utility hikes, online payment fee, and an $8.30 jump in average bills
Texas city proposes utility hikes, online payment fee, and an $8.30 jump in average bills Yahoo
City Council — July 21, 2026
The council reviewed preliminary utility budgets for FY 2026-27, which include proposed rate increases of 3% for water and electricity, 5% for drainage, and 9% for wastewater to cover growth and infrastructure needs.
Public Utilities Board — June 22, 2026
Denton Municipal Electric is updating its energy cost adjustment rates, raising the rate for large commercial load customers to 6.96 cents per kWh while keeping residential rates steady.
Public Utilities Board — March 9, 2026
The board reviewed and recommended changes to electric service rates, including energy cost adjustments and transmission cost recovery factors. These adjustments are expected to lead to a small decrease in customer bills.
Rates are going up for Denton electric customers, just four months after the last hike
Rates are going up for Denton electric customers, just four months after the last hike Denton Record-Chronicle
Denton, TX utility proposes payment cuts to solar panel owners
Denton, TX utility proposes payment cuts to solar panel owners Environment America
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