(KLZA)-- The Auburn Board of Public Works Board of Directors approved rate changes recommended by JK Energy Consulting when they met October 16.

BPW General Manager Ray Luhring requested the rate changes recommended which include:

A 3% increases in electric rates on January 1, 2025, on January 1, 2026 and again on January 1, 2027.

The study suggested water rates for City of Auburn water customers and City of Peru Bulk Water rates be increased 5% on January 1, 2025 and another 5% on January 1, 20026 and then 2% on January 1, 2027.

Wastewater rates were proposed to increase 3% on January 1 in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

The proposed rates approved by the Auburn BPW will be presented to the Auburn City Council in November.