Power bills to increase for Brightridge customers

BrightRidge announced Wednesday it approved a 1.5% electric rate increase. BrightRidge said the increase, which comes after six years of high inflation without a raise in rates, will help it balance its 2025 fiscal year budget. According to BrightRidge, the rate increase for residential and small commercial customers will include a $2 per month increase in the base energy charge and a slight increase per kWh. BrightRidge Broadband rates will stay the same due to strong customer growth in the fiscal year and expansion into areas, including Colonial Heights and rural areas in Washington County. The increase for electric will start in October.