Summary
If you have a detached garage with its own meter, it's been billed at the higher small general service rate. The council approved moving those to the residential rate — a small but real savings for affected homeowners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lowers electric bills for homeowners with separately metered detached garages.
Homeowners with detached garages on separate meters.
Ratepayers, particularly those on fixed incomes, face higher monthly bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council Budget Work Session — May 8, 2026
Water and sewer rates would rise 4% (about $3.10/month for the average customer) and electric rates 6.25% (about $10.26/month). Staff says Apex still sits below peer cities like Clayton, Wake Forest, and Duke Energy.
Regular Town Council Meeting — March 10, 2026
If you have a detached garage with its own meter, it's been billed at the higher small general service rate. The council approved moving those to the residential rate — a small but real savings for affected homeowners.
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