Gainesville Regional Utilities rate increase disproportionately affects low- and fixed-income residents
By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 18, 2021GRU’s average cost for electric, water and wastewater went up by 4% in October. The average cost for GRU’s electricity went up about $6, and the total bill rose almost $10. From 2023 to 2027, electrical rates will go up 3% and wastewater will go up 5% yearly, according to GRU.