The North Attleboro electric board voted to adopt a three-percent overall rate increase (scenario three: 3% in year one, then 2% and 2% conditional on review) following a cost-of-service study that showed undercollection of purchase power costs and a slight negative 2025 rate of return.

Consultant George Khan presented cost‑of‑service findings showing residential and municipal customers currently pay less than cost of service while commercial classes pay more; the UAC discussed potential rate‑design options including base‑charge shifts, tiered rates, low‑income provisions and the timing of recommendations to council.

At a Lakewood City Council study session, Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) described proposed 2027–28 residential rate increases — power +6.3% and water +5.6% — while outlining assistance expansions and a public hearing Oct. 14 ahead of council review in November.

On second reading the Lebanon City Council approved Ordinance 2026-27 to consolidate electric service rules and adopt a cost-of-service rate structure; residential bills rise modestly while industrial rates bear a larger increase, the city said.

Natural‑resources staff presented a cost‑of‑service analysis and a package of fee increases for recreational, commercial and aquaculture permits; staff said increases aim to shrink a taxpayer subsidy but would not fully eliminate program deficits without additional changes.

In Docket 260315, Office of Consumer Counsel witness Jared Geiger recommended moving several customer classes closer to cost-of-service results by applying a 1.75 multiplier to the system average, arguing this is a gradual step that reduces cross-subsidies while avoiding disruptive immediate shifts.

RWA plans potential cost of service study on Aquarion's water rates and divisions.