DWP paves way for rate hike

Laying the groundwork for rate hikes to fund next year's $4.3 billion budget, interim Department of Water and Power chief Austin Beutner promised Tuesday to bring more transparency to the agency.Daily News.

In an hour-long presentation to the City Council, Beutner said he will present detailed proposals next week to create a ratepayer advocate post, design new utility bills that would show how rates are being spent and draft a long-term resource plan.