BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a customer and public workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to share information on an application from Veolia Water Idaho to increase rates for water service, according to a recent release.
The workshop will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been asked. Commission staff will present information on the application and be available to answer questions.
Veolia represents that if the commission approves the request in full, customer bills would be adjusted by 24.1% and company revenues would increase by 23.4% or $12.1 million per year.
In its application to the commission, Veolia says the proposed changes in rates and charges are just and reasonable. The requested rate of return under the revised rates and charges will be 7.77%, which Veolia says is a fair return on the utility’s investment in property used to provide water service.
Veolia is asking the commission for additional revenues to recover increased operating expenses and costs associated with plant additions.
Veolia said the average residential bill would increase by $0.25 a day or $7.59 per month. The average commercial bill would increase by $0.93 a day or $27.92 each month, and the average public authority bill by $0.85 a day or $25.46 a month.
To participate online, visit idahogov.webex.com. At this window, please enter meeting number 2452 700 5741 when prompted, there are no dashes between the numbers. At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password: VEOLIARATECASE.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2452 700 5741. There are no dashes between the numbers.
For more information about Veolia's application, click HERE.
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