Sturgeon Bay Utilities is looking to increase its electric rates for the first time in close to a decade.

The utility notified its customers of its Public Service Commission of Wisconsin application request to raise rates 9.12 percent in its most recent bill mailing.  In the letter signed by Sturgeon Bay Utilities General Manager Jim Stawicki, the adjustment is necessary to cover increased operation and maintenance expenses. Based on the typical residential customer’s monthly bill, the increase will be $6.56.

The final impact of the rate increase will not be known until after the PSC issues an order following public hearings in Sturgeon Bay and Madison. The dates for the hearings will be published once they are set.

Click here to see the letter sent to SBU customers with their monthly bill