Winnfield residents and businesses could see an approximately 12% increase in their electric utility rates beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 under a proposal being considered by city officials.
The City of Winnfield has announced a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to receive comments from residents, electric customers, business owners and other interested individuals regarding the proposed adjustments.
According to the city’s public notice, Winnfield retained Delta Consultants, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive electric utility rate and revenue study. The study determined that additional revenue is necessary to maintain utility operations, fund capital improvements, address emergency repairs, establish reserves and prepare for future infrastructure needs.
Proposed Increase Would Generate $785,000 Annually
Based on the consultant’s findings, the city is considering an approximately 12% rate adjustment across all electric customer classifications.
For residential customers living within Winnfield city limits, the proposed increase would amount to approximately $0.01154 per kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed.
For example, a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity in a month would see an estimated increase of $11.54 in the usage-based portion of their electric bill, assuming the proposed adjustment is implemented as described.
The city estimates that the proposed rate increase would generate approximately $785,000 in additional annual revenue.
According to the public notice, those funds would be dedicated to operating expenses and capital repairs and replacements through an Emergency Infrastructure Fund.
The proposed fund would help address infrastructure maintenance, unexpected system repairs and future electric utility needs.
Public Hearing Scheduled for November 10
The City of Winnfield is encouraging residents and electric customers to participate in the public hearing before the City Council considers action on the proposed rates.
The hearing is scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4:45 p.m.
A. Leonard Allen Building
104 E. Lafayette Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
During the hearing, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed adjustments and their potential impact on households and businesses.
Written Comments Also Accepted
Individuals who are unable to attend the hearing may submit written comments to Mayor Gerald Hamms at the following address:
Honorable Gerald Hamms, Mayor
City of Winnfield
P.O. Box 509
Winnfield, LA 71483
For additional information, residents may contact the City of Winnfield at 318-628-3939 during regular business hours.
Final Decision Pending
The proposed electric rate adjustments have not yet been approved. City officials will consider public input before taking action on the recommendation.
If adopted, the adjustments would affect all electric customer classifications, with the amount of each customer’s increase depending on electricity consumption and the applicable rate structure.
The city maintains that the additional revenue is needed to support the long-term reliability and financial stability of Winnfield’s electric utility system.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the proposal and participate in the November 10 public hearing before a final decision is made.