Industry Trends
Utility charges are on an upward trend with no end in sight. The good news: You can hold back and even reverse increases in electric, water, sewer, gas, telephone and trash bills. Rising utility costs seem unavoidable. Utility costs have been on an upward trend for the last quarter century, going back as far as […]
When speaking with many community managers, I often hear this: “We will just install water sub meters” in response to their ever increasing water and sewer utility costs. However, this choice is much more complicated and treacherous than is seems. Here’s why: In Part 3 of this article series, we will discuss additional water sub-meter […]
On the West Coast, particularly in California, utility costs, especially electricity rates, are significantly rising, often considered among the highest in the nation. With rate increases outpacing the national average due to factors like wildfire prevention measures, investments in renewable energy, and increased demand during peak hours, this has resulted in higher bills for residents […]
California electricity costs are increasing and as California community managers prepare their 2025 budgets, they will probably notice that they probably exceeded their 2024 budgets for electricity! This article is written so that managers can explain to their board members why electricity costs where higher than expected in 2024, and also to help managers […]
LADWP SEWER SERVICE CHARGES WILL DOUBLE IN THE NEXT 4 YEARS! On August 27th, 2024 the Los Angeles City Council approved 7 LADWP sewer service charge rate increases, effective fall, 2024. Click here for the details regarding these rate increases from 2024 to 2028. Since 2020 LADWP sewer service charges have been $5.80 per […]
For the last ten years, the topic of commercial waste collection zones— defined as specific areas of municipalities that are assigned to contractors for collection services—has gained traction both inside and outside the trash industry. And while there are both pros and cons to franchise zoning systems, the industry is split when it comes to supporting the concept.