News Release
For more information contact: Jesse Borjon, 785-271-3269
April 25, 2012
Atmos Energy;
Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Requested Natural Gas Service Rate Increase
Topeka, KS - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold a public hearing Wednesday, April 25, 2012, regarding Atmos Energy's request of an annual increase in rates for natural gas service.
The public hearing will consist of two parts. First, the KCC will hold an informational meeting to allow Atmos to fully explain its request to the public and to answer questions. KCC staff and the Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) will be present to make presentations and to answer questions. Then, a formal public hearing will be held to ensure members of the public have the opportunity to make their views on the application known to the KCC Commissioners, who will participate in person at the primary site and by video conference at three additional sites.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Olathe City Hall, Council Chambers
100 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, Kansas 66061
The locations for video conferencing are:
| Independence Community College Academic Building, Room AC 104 1057 West College Avenue Independence, Kansas 67301 |
Hillsboro High School 500 East Grand Avenue Hillsboro, Kansas 67063 |
Ulysses High School I.TV Conference Room 501 North McCall Street Ulysses, Kansas 67880 |
Members of the public may submit comments to the KCC through July 11, 2012. Comments should reference Docket No. 12-ATMG-564-RTS and may be emailed to: , made by phone at: 1-800-662-0027, or mailed to:
Kansas Corporation Commission
Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road
Topeka, Kansas 66604-4027
Atmos' Proposal
Atmos has proposed an annual increase in rates for natural gas service of $9.7 million or approximately twenty percent (20%). Atmos' last rate increase of $3.855 million was approved on July 30, 2010.
For residential customers, Atmos' request will increase the average monthly bill approximately $14.25, which is a 19.6% increase. This includes a request to increase the monthly Facility Charge from $37.00 per month to $44.00 per month, and an increase in the Commodity Charge from $.12953 per Ccf to $.15576 per Ccf.
A complete copy of Atmos' application and supporting testimony is available at: http://estar.kcc.ks.gov/estar/portal/kcc/PSC/DocketDetails.aspx?DocketId=410a1159-e98c-4678-9abb-ac88d1bf12a4. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in Topeka. The KCC must issue an order on or before September 24, 2012.