Nearly 38,000 Austin Energy customers receive discounts on bills

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the 100 degree days continue, the air conditioner could be running on overdrive. For Austinites who are having trouble affording their bill, Austin Energy customers are not expected to pay higher rates this time of year when the demand for AC is high. The city is now letting go of the seasonal base rates in an effort to keep the city affordable. The utility company is also meeting with more than 100 non-profits Tuesday to help even more people pay their bills.
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