The city of Columbia is asking for public input on the proposed electric rate increase that would affect all customers.

Residents will be able to express their opinions about the proposal at the next Columbia City Council meeting on Aug. 18, according to a news release.

Columbia Utilities announced last month that it was proposing a 2% increase in the customer charge and usage rates.

According to the city, the residential customer charge will go from $22 per month to $22.44 per month.

Usage rates will depend on each customer's usage.

Find more about the proposed residential and commercial electric rates on the city's Utilities website .

"The proposed 2% increase is based on the Consumer Price Index percentage change for the 12-month period ending July 2025," the city said in the n

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