Austin Energy considers bringing up bill

AUSTIN (KXAN) — You may soon see your electric bills go up next year.
Austin Energy said it needs a $48 million base increase after revenue shortfalls from last year, meaning taxpayers could see a 7.6% increase in their bills."That's what this is all about, recovery costs while maintaining financial stability and sustainability,” Austin Energy spokesman Matt Mitchell said. Want to weatherize your home? Austin Energy has a program to helpWhen it comes to paying the bills, it’s e