City Sees drop in Electricty Usage

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009

The City of Madison saw less electricity used this year. At Monday's Madison City Commission meeting, city finance officer Jeff Heiemeier reports a 12-percent drop in the amount of electricity used this year.

Heniemeier says a combination of mild weather and a decrease in industrial activity in Madison have been major factors in the usage drop.

Heinemeier says with the drop in usage, there was a drop in revenue from electricity sales. He also says that is also offset by a decrease in expenses.

The City is considering increases in the electric rates to offset a 13-percent increase in wholesale electricity costs from the Western Area Power Administration. The increase will be discussed at a future meeting.