2018 Rate Survey Results for Systems Serving Less than 5,000 & Regional Systems

We appreciate all of the voluntary responses we received for the 2018 AE2S Nexus Annual Utility Rate Survey. The Survey booklets are currently being distributed to all participants. We hope the results are useful to systems throughout the region as budgets are finalized and 2019 rates are set, by providing a regional measure of benchmarking … Read more

2018 AE2S Annual Rate Survey Results: Inclining Block Rates in Water Conservation Pricing

Thank you to all of the water systems and utilities that participated in the 2018 Annual Utility Rate Survey! The responses are being compiled, and the complimentary booklets will be delivered later this summer.  In the meantime, here is a summary of the 2018 responses related to inclining block rates in water conservation pricing.  Future … Read more

Rate Survey Deadline Extended to April 10

Have you completed the 17th Annual Rate Survey questionnaire yet?  There is still time to submit your responses. The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 10. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on community population. One is … Read more

How do your rates compare? Find out by participating in the 2018 Utility Rate Survey!

Check your email inbox or mailbox for the 17th Annual Rate Survey questionnaire.  The digital and print versions of the survey were sent out in early February. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on community population. One is … Read more

Rate Survey: 2017 Solid Waste Rates

Data for the 2017 Annual Utility Rate Survey was solicited from utilities in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Solid waste (curbside garbage collection and related services) is an important component of City Services. Curbside trash collection charges were reported by 126 of the 285 respondents, approximately 44 percent of … Read more

2017 Rate Survey Results for Systems Serving 5,000 or Greater

The 2017 AE2S Nexus Annual Utility Rate Survey has been distributed to all of the participants who voluntarily shared their data.  This year, the Survey expanded to capture a few systems in Nebraska. We hope that the results are useful to systems throughout the region as budgets are finalized and 2018 rates are set, by … Read more