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Seattle Electric Bills Set to Surge | Fort Wayne News
Seattle City Light is preparing to dramatically hike electric bills over the next six years, with average residential costs soaring over 80% by 2032. The plan includes steep annual increases—starting with 9.5% in 2027 and 2028, then jumping to 9.8%, 11.2%, and another 11.2% through 2031, capped at 11.6% in 2032—on top of a 5.4% increase already implemented in January 2026. The utility cites rising operational costs, aging infrastructure (some cables are 40-50 years old), growing demand from EVs and air conditioning, and investments in hydro upgrades and new substations. Renewable energy…
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