CFO Catherine Troy presented Phase 2 of CPP's cost-of-service study (2027'29), proposing revenue increases of about $6M (2027), $7M (2028) and $5M (2029), a $30M bond offering in 2028 if approved, and a new monthly fixed charge starting at $2 in 2027 rising to $5 by 2029. Council asked for simple bill-impact spreadsheets and competitive comparisons.

Zeke Cohen urged the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject BGE's $156 million request, citing $204 million in overdue residential bills and urging a lower shareholder return on equity to ease burdens on Baltimore families.

City staff presented 2027 budget notes projecting just over $8 million in revenues, flagged a 14% year‑to‑date decline in sales tax receipts compared with 2025, and provided a utility rate‑design overview recommending reserve policy, reclassification of users, and possible rate structure changes.

Swiftwater Solutions presented a utility rate study showing the town's single rate structure masks differences between consumption and revenue, noted near‑term deficits for capital and reserves, and previewed an AI‑based financial tool; consultants said a conservation‑based rate could lower first‑year revenue and will recommend options in October.

Yankee Gas advocates for PBR implementation emphasizing customer benefits amid regulatory challenges.

The commission canceled Heatherwood Utilities’ certificate, awarded the CPCN to Bent Creek, and approved Bent Creek’s consolidated rate filings to stabilize service for Heatherwood and West Haven customers while authorizing infrastructure work and notifying staff to require completed plans before construction.

Water utility plans to merge billing rates for single family and duplex accounts by 2026.

Raftelis consultants told Delaware City Council the utilities need rate changes to fund roughly $100 million in water and wastewater capital projects through 2030, proposing a customer-class volumetric water rate that lowers bills for most residential users while increasing charges for high-volume users and a multi-year financing plan.

Council introduced and voted on multiple ordinances to set 2026 general improvement district budgets, adopt the city’s 2026 budget and tax levy, raise the E‑911 surcharge and adjust water/sewer/stormwater rates; most measures passed unanimously or by large majorities.

Commission considers Public Service's renewable energy plan and consolidated billing for community solar gardens.

City staff outlined a $103.2 million spending plan that keeps the property tax rate steady, uses fund balance for a $11.2 million capital package and proposes tiered water/sewer rates plus a $2 sanitation increase; council took public comment and requested follow‑up financial detail.

Council reviews JK Energy's recommendations for phased rate increases to manage future electricity costs.

After hours of debate over projected utility rate-driven projects and trail funding, the Billings City Council approved the FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) — a five-year plan of 128 projects totaling $502 million — after moving several trail projects into out years and reducing an evidence-lot estimate.

Consultants reported a multi‑year plan to repair and replace aging equipment at the Soledad Water Reclamation Facility, with high‑priority projects and an estimated capital need of about $53 million; city staff will fold the assessment into an upcoming rate study and seek funding options.