City council passes $33M relief program for utility customers

"After a summer of skyrocketing power prices and utility bills, Medicine Hat City Council is giving customers immediate cost relief.

Measures for interim “best of market” electricity rates and an investigation into how the city sets its energy rates were also passed.

All nine councillors unanimously approved a cost pressure relief program totalling $33.1 million

Every residential utility account holder will receive a cost pressure relief payment of $400 on their bill for September and $200 in October and November. "