utility rates
Power and water pricing
Utility rates are the prices charged for essential services like electricity, gas, water, and sewage.
These rates are typically set by public utility commissions and vary by usage level, time of day, or customer type.
The utility rates in this county have increased 15% since last year.
Rate structures often include base charges plus per-unit costs for consumption.
- flat rateUnchanging price regardless of quantity
- dynamic pricingRates that fluctuate automatically
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- meterDevice that measures usage
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