Avista Gas Case

[Tom Trail <ttrail@moscow.com>]

Visionaries:

This is an update from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission regarding
Avista's request for
a 15.5 decrease in gas rates.  Should be no problem in granting such a
request and certainly
appreciated by consumers since the change in rate would take effect on
November 1st.

Rep. Tom Trail
>
>IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
>Case No. AVU-G-02-2
>For Immediate Release  / September 27, 2002
>Contact: Gene Fadness (208) 334-0339
>
>Comment deadline is Oct. 23 on Avista gas case
>
>BOISE - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has set Oct. 23 as the
>deadline for those wanting to make comments regarding Avista Utilities'
>request to decrease gas rates by an average of 15.5 percent.
>
>The reduction, which, if approved, would go into effect on Nov. 1,  is in
>response to lower current and projected wholesale natural gas prices.
>
>Avista estimates that the average residential customer using 75 therms per
>month would see their monthly bill decrease by about $10.45, or 14.8
>percent. Larger commercial customers would experience an average decrease
>between 16.4 percent and 17.3 percent.
>
>The commission has determined that this case be processed under a modified
>procedure that does not require a public hearing unless written protests
>or comments opposing modified procedure are received. In so doing, the
>commission notes that written comments have proven to be an effective
>means for obtaining public input and participation in cases such as this.
>
>Those who want to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
>commission's homepage at www.puc.state.id.us under the heading, "Contact
>Us." Then select, "E-mail question or comment regarding a formal utility
>case," fill in the case number (AVU-G-02-2) and enter your comments.
>Comments can also be mailed to P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or
>faxed to (208) 334-3762.
>
>Those interested can view the company's application on the commission Web
>site. Click on "File Room" and then on "Recent Orders" and search for the
>case number.
>
>					END
>

Dr. Tom Trail
International Trails
1375 Mt. View Rd.
Moscow, Id. 83843
Tel:  (208) 882-6077
Fax:  (208) 882-0896
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