
Redding utility proposes 6% electric-rate increases in 2027 and 2028
The updated plan would begin with the Jan. 1, 2027 billing cycle and expand eligibility for the Residential Energy Discount program, but the City Council has not approved it.
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Recent infrastructure coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.

The updated plan would begin with the Jan. 1, 2027 billing cycle and expand eligibility for the Residential Energy Discount program, but the City Council has not approved it.

The district authorized an application for interim financing, but its records do not yet disclose loan terms and show continuing negotiations over Circle Bell and other property rights.

A county staff report says initial estimates include $6.68 million in public-property damage and $2.61 million in private-property damage as officials pursue disaster assistance.

Shasta County Public Works asked supervisors to approve an updated PG&E agreement to move a power pole before the Ash Creek bridge replacement can begin.

The federal award will fund an extension of Venture Parkway intended to open more industrial land for future development at the city-owned business park.

The July 8 vote backs a four-year EPIC project to test distributed-intelligence applications on 9,000 smart meters in PG&E territory.

The city says traffic controls are expected to follow in mid-to-late June as work begins on the Canyon Hollow Creek crossing.

Council members approved an emergency contract and budget amendment to replace a failed Tarmac Road culvert that left access concerns for about 50 homes.