No rate increase for Big Bend Electric members in 2017

The Board of Trustees for Big Bend Electric Cooperative announced Jan. 26 that for the third consecutive year, there will not be a rate increase for their members.

During a time when many electric utility providers are raising rates, Big Bend Electric is proud that they are able to maintain some of the lowest rates in the nation.

However, with rising costs from their wholesale power supplier Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) it may be difficult to avoid a rate increase in future years.

BBEC reviews rates on an annual basis and determines if adjustments are necessary to cover costs.

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