Fredonia approves 10 percent electric rate increase

Fredonia approves 10 percent electric rate increase

Fredonia officials have announced a 10 percent increase in electric rates begin­ning in January 2026, implementing rate hikes that were origi­nally approved by the Town Council in 2018 but have not been ap­plied since 2021. Ac­cording to the town, the increases were deferred for several years, but are now be­ing put into effect to address rising power costs. The adjustment represents the final two previously ap­proved increases.Under the updated…