Power Rates Going Up for River Residents

Power Rates Going Up for River Residents

Folks in the McKenzie River area will see changes on their electric bills soon, as both Lane Electric Cooperative and the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) prepare to raise rates over the coming months. Lane Electric will raise its electricity rate by 7% beginning December 1, although some critics say the increase is closer to 12%. The change follows a major cost hike from the Bonneville...