Utility Customer Advisory Group (UCAG)

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Natural Gas Rate Review

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is a City Department but is not funded by tax dollars. It’s been 10 years since LCU last reviewed natural gas rate charges. The current gas rate review reflects cost increases in wages and benefits, gas system maintenance and safety compliance, and vehicle and equipment maintenance and replacement. The three options are:

Option 1

A full cost implementation of new rates in one year.

Option 2

A limited phased-in cost increase for the two most impacted customer classes (small and large commercial) over three years.

Option 3

A full phased-in cost increase for all customer classes over three years.

Community members encouraged to submit input, concerns, and questions to [email protected]

Further information is available below:

Resolution 17-031 – A Resolution Establishing an AD HOC Committee to be Known as the Utility Customer Advisory Group

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Las Cruces Gas Rate Review (PDF)

Natural Gas Rate Effective October 1, 2020





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Who are the Members of UCAG?

The most recent Utility Customer Advisory Group was a 5 member Ad Hoc Committee established in May 2016 by resolution and tasked with reviewing rates for all four utilities provided to customers by Las Cruces Utilities gas, water, wastewater, and solid waste. The committee was composed of five volunteer Las Cruces residents:

Why Should I Want to Know More?

Everyone uses utility services and pays utility rates, either by paying monthly Las Cruces Utilities bills directly or through rent. Water was the first utility rate to be reviewed, followed by wastewater, solid waste and finally gas.

Can the Public Attend Meetings?

Yes! UCAG had met monthly at the Las Cruces Utilities offices, 680 N. Motel Blvd. The public is always welcome when meetings are held.

Need Speakers for Your Organization?

Contact UCAG at 575-541-2111 to schedule a 20-minute presentation regarding the Utility Rate Reviews.

For UCAG agendas and minutes, please visit the agenda center.