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Klickitat PUD Approves 3% Electric Rate Increase for 2026 by Staff Columbia Gorge News, December 15, 2025

KLICKITAT CO. -- Klickitat Public Utility District (KPUD) approved a 3% electric rate increase as part of its 2026 budget adoption during a public hearing held Dec. 9. The new rates take effect Jan. 1 and apply across all retail rate classes. The increase will add an average of $4.46 per month to a residential customer's bill.

KPUD's power costs continue to rise due primarily to higher Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) rates and increased reliance on higher-cost Tier 2 power as customer demand exceeds KPUD's BPA preference allocation. BPA increased rates by approximately 4.5% in October 2025. Additional cost pressures include higher transportation, materials, insurance, and construction expenses.