The New Braunfels Utilities Rate Advisory Committee will hold its second of six meetings since being appointed by NBU on April 28. The purpose of the committee is to ensure NBU maintains fair, equitable rates based on the cost of providing service to its customers, according to NBU.
The committee will receive a presentation from consulting firm Freese & Nichols, which has conducted a water and wastewater cost-of-service study. Subconsultant NewGen Strategies & Solutions will also give a presentation on its findings in its electric cost-of-service study, according to the meeting agenda.
Other presentation items on the agenda include an NBU water and sewer system overview, an electric system overview, and a discussion on rate strategies and policies.
Committee members will also receive an overview of NBU customers and revenue requirements in the rate process and discuss the goals and expectations for the recommendations they will make.
