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Seattle Expands Utility Discounts | Seattle News
Seattle’s City Council just passed a major win for low-income residents: a revamped Utility Discount Program will expand eligibility to 31,000 more households starting January 2027, slashing bills by up to 60% for electricity and 50% for water. By switching from state to area median income as the qualifying metric, the city is now reaching more families—potentially saving them over $1,000 annually. The cost? A tiny rate hike for others—50 cents more per month for electricity, 27 cents for water. And it’s not stopping there: the city plans to extend discounts to households earning up to 70% of…
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