Utility Bylaw amendment promotes water conservation, City says
Red Deer city council has passed a Utility Bylaw amendment City officials say will offer residents more control over their costs.
The amendment means the average household will see an increase of approximately $2.49 per month, or about 2.4% on their utility bill, in 2018.
Changes to fixed costs and per-use costs, the City says, will offer residents more flexibility in their utility expenses.
“Utility rates for water and wastewater are made up of two components – a fixed monthly charge and a variable usage charge,” Environmental Services Manager Tim Ainscough said in a release. “By lowering fixed fees, we have increased the proportion of the bill based on actual use, which will give residents more control over their monthly bills.”