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PUC Approves Substantially Reduced Gas Utility’s Rate Change Request
In a press release the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted to approve modified natural gas distribution rate changes for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia Gas), cutting the utility’s originally requested increase by nearly half and adopting a series of measures designed to strengthen consumer protections, support at-risk households and guide future safety improvements.
Under today’s Opinion and Order, the Commission significantly reduced Columbia Gas’s requested revenue increase. Instead of the company’s proposed annual natural gas distribution revenue increase of approximately $110.5 million (12%), the Commission approved an annual revenue increase of approximately $55.6 million (6.05%) over total distribution operating revenues at present rates.
The final order was not available at time of publication.
Chairman Frank’s Statement
Vice Chair Barrow Statement
R-2025-3053499
(Columbia Gas of PA Inc filed Supplement No. 392 to Tariff Gas Pa. P.U.C. No. 9 which is a general rate increase effective May 19. 2025.)
