Consumer News... For You! July 2024

The OUCC is inviting written public comments in the Duke Energy rate case through July 5.

Duke Energy’s request would raise annual revenues for its Indiana electric utility by nearly $492 million. The utility's testimony and exhibits project that an average monthly residential bill for 1,000 kWh would be $170.67 when new rates are fully implemented in March 2025.

OUCC technical analysts and attorneys are reviewing Duke Energy's proposal with testimony due on July 11. A final Commission order is expected in January 2025.

A settlement agreement in the Boonville Natural Gas Corporation rate case would reduce the utility's requested increase from more than $1 Million to approximately $735,000. The OUCC recommended capping the increase at nearly $716,000.

The agreement is pending before the IURC which can accept, modify, or deny any settlement it considers. 

In a separate case, the OUCC has reached an agreement in principle with Ohio Valley Gas on its pending rate request. The parties expect to file a formal settlement agreement and supporting testimony on July 10. 

• The OUCC is scheduled to file testimony on July 19 in opposition to a proposed settlement agreement in the CenterPoint Energy electric rate case.
• Public comments are invited on the pending rate requests from South Eastern Indiana Natural Gas Co. and Indiana Utilities Corporation.
• OUCC staff have filed testimony recommending denial of Citizens Water of Westfield's requested rate increase.
• The OUCC and City of Evansville's water utility have reached a settlement agreement on the utility's financing proposal.
• Eastern Heights Utilities is requesting a water rate increase in a newly filed rate case before the IURC. Written comments are invited for the record through Sept. 11.

July is Smart Irrigation Month. If you water the lawn at your home or business, it's important to keep the following tips in mind:

• Do not water in the middle of the day, or with a sprinkler that sprays a fine mist.
• Avoid "overwatering" and be aware of the technology that can help.
• Remember that some plants require less water than others.
• If you have an irrigation system, be sure to check it for leaks and adjust the schedule regularly
  to compensate for seasonal changes.

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