Public Notice
Notice of proposed rate increase
The Houlton Water Company (HWC) is proposing to adjust its Delivery rates for electric service by approximately $503,827. The proposed percentage increase based on the average usage per customer in each rate class is as follows:
Delivery
%Increase $Increase
Residential 14.9% $ 4.57
Commercial 14.9% $ 9.57
Streetlights 2.7% $ 45.48
Small Power 14.8% $ 35.18
Large Power Primary 11.9% $ 2796.87
Large Power Secondary 16.6% $ 325.72
Outdoor Light 12.5% $ 1.15
The HWC will hold a public hearing at the HWC 21 Bangor Street office on January 23rd, 2024 at 6 pm. At this hearing, customers will have the opportunity to receive information, ask questions, make comments and suggestions concerning the proposed rate increase. After December 19th, 2023, HWC will have full supporting material available at the 21 Bangor Street office for review by customers.
