Energy Surcharge Information

As of July 1st, 2006 the Metropolitan Commission began adding an Energy Surcharge to customer's bills. This surcharge has been enacted as a result of large, unexpected increases in electricity, fuel and other energy costs of over 40% in FY 06 and expected increases of 16% in FY 07. 

As outlined for the Public Hearing of June 6th, 2006 and approved at the regular Commission Meeting held on June 8th, 2006, the surcharge rates that took effect July 1st, 2006 and are as follows:

Rate Changes: Sewer Service Charges

Service Type Current Rate Energy Surcharge (4.8%) Total With Surcharge

Non-Metered* $22.21/mo $1.13/mo $23.34/mo
Metered $18.06/mo $0.81/mo $18.87/mo
Usage Rate $3.34/Kgal $0.15/Kgal $3.49/Kgal

* Per EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit)

Rate Changes: Water Service Charges

Service Type Current Rate Energy Surcharge (7.4%) Total With Surcharge

Non-Metered* $18.53/mo $1.38/mo $19.91/mo
Metered $10.60/mo $0.78/mo $11.38/mo
Usage Rate $1.77/Kgal $0.13/Kgal $1.90/Kgal

* Per EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit)

Any questions or comments may be directed to the Commission at comments@metcom.org The original Power Point Presentation outlining the surcharge may be viewed by clicking HERE.