Mifflinburg Borough Proposes Electric Rate Increases, Public Hearing Scheduled
The Borough of Mifflinburg will hold a public hearing on December 16 to consider an ordinance that would raise residential and commercial electric service rates. The proposal, based on recommendations from Utility Engineers PC, could affect monthly utility bills for households and local businesses in Union County.
The Borough Council of Mifflinburg has scheduled a public hearing during its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Borough Office Building, 120 N. Third Street, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter Eight of the municipal code, the section governing electricity. The ordinance follows recommendations from Utility Engineers PC and proposes new customer charges, capacity charges, and energy charges for residential and General Light and Power classes.
Under the proposed changes the Residential Rate R customer charge would increase to $10.00 and the energy charge would be set at $0.1695 per KWH for all KWH. General Light and Power classifications would also see higher fixed and usage charges. Rate GLP 1 would move to a $10.00 customer charge that includes 3 KW, a capacity charge of $18.00 per KW for all additional KW, and an energy charge of $0.1250 per KWH for all KWH. Rate GLP 3 would adopt the same customer and capacity charges with an energy charge of $0.1100 per KWH. Rate GLP 4 would set the energy charge at $0.1050 per KWH while maintaining the $10.00 customer charge that includes 3 KW and the $18.00 per KW capacity charge for additional demand.
The ordinance text updates Sections 8 120, 8 122, 8 123, and 8 125 of the code and is available for public inspection at the Borough Office Building Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The legal notice announcing the hearing was issued on December 6, 2025. Council members will consider enactment of the ordinance following the public hearing.
Local impact will depend on individual consumption patterns and on how businesses manage peak demand. The higher customer charge can raise costs for low usage accounts, while the capacity charge will be most significant for enterprises with larger demand requirements. Residents and business owners who want to review the ordinance or present concerns to council are encouraged to inspect the full text at the borough office and plan to attend the December 16 hearing. The proposal reflects a common municipal challenge of balancing utility cost recovery with affordability and community priorities.
