Mild temperatures are a fleeting thing here in Florida. It seems like summer’s heat always is just around the corner! Prepare now by using the City of Bartow's free online self-audit tool to keep your energy bills manageable when temperatures soar. Save money even as rates undergo a slight increase.
To ensure that the City of Bartow can continue to provide reliable and affordable utilities to its citizens, Bartow’s Electric Department hired a company to conduct a rate study, which found that the existing rates are less than projected revenue needs beginning in 2025 through the end of the study period in 2032. To cover the shortfall, the base rate will increase by approximately 3.8% beginning on April 1, 2025. The actual costs incurred by individual customers will vary depending on their rate class, energy usage, and electrical demand.
To ensure that you are using energy as efficiently as possible, the City offers a free online energy audit tool. Check your energy usage and get tips for cutting costs by following this link and clicking on "MyUtilityPlanner."
For more information about the rate increase, go here.