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LEESBURG, Fla. – Electric rates keep rising in Leesburg, and some homeowners say they cant afford any more hikes.Some families say they are paying hundreds of dollars more than what they pay on average each month. Now, the city is considering another rate increase at the end of September.TRENDING: Professional dancer loses legs after contracting meningococcal meningitis infection | Museum Day: How to get free admission to Central Florida museums | Enter to win Kroger grocery gift card | Become a News 6 Insider (its free!)Our average bill is around $350. Last month was over $600, and the most recent bill I received was over $700, Leesburg resident Jackie Croft said.Jackie Croft has lived in her home in Leesburg for 26 years. She said she hasnt seen her power bill this high in a long time.Well, you get mad, but with everything going on, you just dont know, Croft said. Its sad because a lot of people cant afford that.City Manager Al Minner said its frustrating for residents and the city of Leesburg.We understand its a difficult time, Minner said. These are circumstances that every utility faces. The electric industry is electrically complex.Minner said the problem is also complex. One of the main drivers is the rising cost of natural gas, which makes up nearly 80% of Floridas generation portfolio, according to Minner.BTU, British thermal unit, its how we measure gas. So British thermal unit to natural gas is like a gallon to gasoline. So $2 to 2.50 to $3 bucks, thats what we thought it was going to cost, Minner said. That number jumped off the chart, and were paying anywhere between $9 and $10.Minner said there are reasons the prices are rising. Inflation caused by federal policies and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are part of the problem, he said.He said the city does the best they can to keep costs low, but with the cost of natural gas going up exponentially, they cant keep up.Economists have pointed to pandemic-era lockdowns, federal energy policies and increased government spending as some of the factors behind this increase in energy prices.Its left Leesburg with a roughly $9 million deficit, Minner said. It will keep growing if they dont raise rates.This is how were going to have to manage it, Minner said. If we do nothing and just keep the power cost adjustment where it is right now, it grows to $30 million.The city manager said there is no quick fix. The biggest change will come when and if the price of natural gas comes down. In the meantime, the city is looking at some options for those struggling to pay their bills.We will probably look at suspending late penalties if you miss a payment, Minner said. We will look at what some of the other utilities are going to be doing.Croft made improvements to her home a few years ago, upgrading windows, the air conditioning unit and more to cut her energy costs. She said even with those changes in place now, it is not helping lower her bill.The rising rates are leaving some families in a tough spot, while they wait for relief.When we can give back to our customers we do, and we when we need more, we take a little more, Minner said. Unfortunately, you know, were in extraordinary times, (and) these are crazy, crazy gas prices.Its likely the power bill will become even more expensive in the coming weeks. The Leesburg City Commission will consider increasing the base rate from $102 to $108 by passing a resolution later this month.This also comes as the Orlando Utilities Commission Board of Commissioners approved an increase in electric rate charges for residential and commercial customers across Orange and Osceola counties at a meeting on Tuesday.Experts with the American Petroleum Institute criticized current federal energy policies in a letter to the U.S. presidents office earlier this year that presented suggestions to lower nationwide energy costs.Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily:Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. 107 Walnut Avenue, NorthP. O. Box 890 Leesburg, GA 31763 Phone: Fax: ( 229)759-6249After Hours: (229) 759-6012Steps to set up New Services: 1. Fill out the Utilities Application listed under Supporting Documents2. Attach Drivers License (FRONT SIDE ONLY), Lease (RENTING) or Closing Disclosure (BUYING)3. Fax ( ), Email () or Bring the documents to Leesburg City Hall (107 Walnut Ave N.)4. Once the deposit is paid, utilities will be connected.Deposit is $200.00 cash, credit, or debit. No personal checks will be accepted for the deposit. Trash is $23.00 per can a month.Due date is the 10th of the month. A $5.00 Late Fee is added on the 11th of the month.DISCONNECTION for NON-PAYMENT is the 21st of the month.ONLY Cash or CreditDebit (no checks) taken for payment for reconnection and bill must be paid in full (including a $75 processing fee). Electricity will be serviced by either Georgia Power or Sumter EMCResidential Trash Collection is on Tuesdays. The can must be out by the road by 7am with the arrow facing the road. The can must be pulled back to the residence after the trash is collected. Trash must be in bags and the bags must be tied closed. If you need an extra can, please contact the office. An extra can is an extra $23.00 per month per can. Any residence found with more than one can will be charged the extra can fee until such time as the can is returned.IT IS ILLEGAL TO DUMP TRASH IN SOMEONE ELSES DUMPSTER CART WITHOUT PERMISSIONIllegal Dumping is punishable by a fine of $275.00. Paying Your BillFailure to receive a bill does NOT relieve you of the obligation to pay your bill.If you do NOT receive a bill in the mail, they are available to view online via the payment portal. Enter your account number and last four digits of your phone number. If the account does not come up it could be that the phone number on file is not current. Please call us to update your information.Meters are read on the 15th each month. If you wait until after the 15th to pay your bill, your NEW BILL may be reflected in the balance.If you wish to pay only the past due amount, Click the button that says other and enter the amount.Pay by phone at 1-844-752-4176Click Here to Pay Online For After Hours emergencies related to watersewer: MovingRelocating: If you are moving outside of the city limits, please fill out the disconnection form and fax or email as soon as possible to schedule disconnection of services. The final bill will be deducted from the deposit on the account. If there is a refund after your final bill, you will receive a check at your forwarding address. Refund checks are processed once a month and will be mailed out after the 5th of the next month.
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