JEA adds an increase to utility costs for Jacksonville customers

JEA adds an increase to utility costs for Jacksonville customers

The JEA Board blamed much of a utility rate hike on facility upgrades that could amount to $25M.

JEA board approves rate hikes; changes start in April

If the JEA Board of Directors approves a proposal to increase electric, water and wastewater rates, customers of the city-owned utility could see an average bill increase of about 3.7% starting in April.

JEA board approves rate hike for electricity, water and wastewater

The base rates increase are set to go in effect April 1.

JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1

JEA’s electric, water and wastewater customers will see higher bills after April 1.  The board of directors for Jacksonville’s city-owned utility voted unanimously Tuesday to increase electric and water rates, which JEA officials say will, on average, result in a 3.7% increase in residential customers’ overall utility bills.  The vote also raises rates for fiscal year 2026. JEA customers will see 5.1% jump in their total bill beginning Oct. 1 fo…