Emerald PUD’s budget process was performed during October and November over multiple meetings with the utility’s Board, staff, and Citizen Advisory Committee. These meetings were open to the public and were held at Emerald’s headquarters located at 33733 Seavey Loop Road in Eugene.
At the November 14 Board meeting, Emerald’s Board of Directors approved the 2024 Budget, which includes an average 5 percent rate increase. The increase will be effective January 1, 2024. This is the first residential rate increase since 2019.
In the video below, EPUD General Manager Kyle Roadman provides an update on the 2024 budget process and background on the upcoming rate increase.
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