Higher Tacoma PUD electricity rates take effect April 16
TACOMA -- Tuesday night, the Tacoma City Council unanimously agreed to increase Tacoma PUD electricity rates.
The average Tacoma residential PUD bill will increase $5.75 a month, according to city officials.
The rate increase goes into effect on April 16.
A higher water rate, approved by the city, went into effect on April 1. That adds a $1.50 to $1.80 to each monthly bill. The higher price increase is for customers outside the city.