utility rates

Columbia residents can expect electric utility rates to increase by 2% starting Oct. 1, when fiscal year 2026 begins.

Columbia City Council held a pre-council meeting and a council meeting tonight where it voted unanimously in favor of an adjustment to the water rates.

The Columbia City Council will get its first close-up look at the budget on Monday. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

City officials rethinking recycling program after a tornado destroyed the Material Recovery Facility.

State regulators approved a 12% markup set to take effect while energy demand for cooling increases.

The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices.

An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income.

Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians.

Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills.

The Missouri Senate passed a bill Monday revising key aspects of utility rates, including allowing utility companies to seek rate increases based on projected costs rather than actual costs.