Have thoughts on CenterPoint's request to raise rates? Here's how to comment.
EVANSVILLE — Customers hoping to comment on CenterPoint Energy's request to raise its base electric rates will have multiple chances to do so over the next month.
According to the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, this rate increase would take a residential electric bill for 1,000 kilowatt hours from $207.20 to $253.40.
This request to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is the utility's first electric base rate filing since 2009. CenterPoint has had many other filings that impact rates in other forms since that time.
The IURC should vote on the request this fall.
How to comment on CenterPoint's rate increase request in person
The public hearing is set for Feb. 29 at Old National Events Plaza in the Locust Room.
This year there will be two sessions - one at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m.
Field hearings scheduled by the IURC are solely to receive public testimony. There will be not presentation made by CenterPoint and no questions are answered.
How to submit written comment for the CenterPoint case
Written comments can be sent to the OUCC via their website www.in.gov/oucc/2361.htm, by email at uccinfo@oucc.IN.gov, or by mail at:
Public CommentsIndiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC)115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 SOUTHIndianapolis, IN 46204
All comments must be received by March 5, 2024.
Comments should include the consumer’s name, city and ZIP code, along with a reference to either “IURC Cause No. 45990” or CenterPoint Energy.
Have questions? Here's how to contact OUCC consumer services staff
Contact OUCC consumer services staff at 1-888-441-2494.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Have thoughts on CenterPoint's rate request? Here's how to comment.
