Effective on bills issued after January 1, 2023, electric rates will increase.  Customer impact depends on rate class usage and demand trends. 

On average residential and small general service customers can expect an increase of $3.30 per month, or 2.5%.   Please follow this link to review the full Rate Adjustment Summary.  New rate schedules are available under the rates tab.

The last time KPUD increased electric rates was in 2019.  Utilities are facing reduced supply and increased demand within the power market.  This combined with increased load and cost of doing business reinforces the rate increase decision was prudent to ensure ongoing reliability & stability. 

Please follow this link for more information regarding the rate development process and driving factors.  
KPUD Electric Rate Increase Overview- Ruralite

Public Power Rate Development Process- Ruralite