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Proposed water and electric rate increases in Aspen aim to fund crucial infrastructure improvements, but how will it impact your monthly bills?

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City staff propose phased water and electric rate adjustments to cover capital and wholesale costs
Utilities staff presented rate scenarios to support capital projects and rising wholesale/transmission costs: water adjustments tied to a Water Treatment Facility project and electric bills proposed to rise via an 8% monthly billing increase to offset transmission and wholesale power cost pressures.
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October 21, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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Aspen is on the brink of a major water treatment overhaul, seeking $100 million to replace aging plants and ensure safe water supply into the future!

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Utilities ask voters for up to $100 million to replace Aspen water treatment plant
City utilities staff said the water treatment facility is at end of life; construction has started on early works and staff placed a November ballot question seeking up to $100 million to cover a GMP of about $90 million and related costs, with construction targeted to finish by December 2029.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM