It’s not just eggs. While inflation has slowed some, it’s still high, meaning that almost everything is costing more these days. And due to a range of factors — from what some call simple corporate greed to complex chains of reactions — the costs of services required to live in the Treasure Valley are also going up.
Boise’s water, gas, and power utility companies are all looking to raise their prices. They vary based on commercial, governmental, or residential status, but we’re just focusing on residences for today. Here’s the breakdown:
⚡ Idaho Power has requested an increase of 10.3%, which equates to $11.06 per month for the average residence.
⛽ Intermountain Gas implemented an increase of 16.6% in February, which equates to $8.58 per month.
⛽ Intermountain is now seeking a different kind of increase to the tune of 4.4%, or $2.19 per month.
💧 Veolia, Boise’s main water servicer, has requested an increase of 24.1%, which amounts to $7.59 per month.
📈 Some of these might get reduced, but if they all went through as-is, the average Boise residence will be paying $29.42 more per month on utilities. That could come as soon as June.
So what’s next? Each of these requests are in different steps of their approval processes, but have to go through the Public Utilities Commission first. Veolia’s has probably been the most unpopular, but there are opportunities for public testimony on each that we’ll keep you updated on.
