By city of las cruces
• May 2, 2021
Residents have until May 26, 2021 to provide input on new Las Cruces Utilities Natural Gas Rate Review options. Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is a department of the City of Las Cruces but is not funded by tax dollars. It has been 10 years since LCU last reviewed natural gas rate charges. The current gas rate review reflects cost increases in wages and benefits, gas system maintenance and safety compliance, and vehicle and equipment maintenance and replacement.
The three options are:
1). A full cost implementation of new rates in one year;
2). A limited phased-in cost increase for the two most impacted customer classes (small and large commercial) over three years;
Las Cruces Utilities works with many City of Las Cruces departments that together are working to help residents and businesses come through to the other side of the pandemic, especially in making sure that COVID-19 relief financial aid can help drive down any high balances on customer’s utilities bill.
One department, Housing and Neighborhood Services of Economic Development, assists residents who may wonder what might be available to help them.
“We’re committed to helping low-income earners to stay ahead of any large debts,” Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Natalie Green said.
Green helps allocate funds for different community needs, but utility assistance is available through Casa de Peregrinos, Mesilla Valley Community of Hope and Catholic Charities.
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