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Electricity customers will have a chance to weigh in next week on the state’s largest electric company’s plans to increase rates.
The Public Service Commission will host a virtual public comment hearing on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.
To tune and actively participate, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9933449233
To attend by telephone, dial: 1 (669) 900-9128, Meeting ID: 993 344 9233
Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is asking to raise rates by 14.7%. It says it’s needed to cover rising insurance premiums due to wildfire risks. RMP estimates the typical residential customer using 700 kilowatt-hours per month could expect an added $17 on their monthly bill.
This is on top of two other recent rate increases that added about $23 to customer’s bills, though it’s worth noting Wyomingites’ electric bills remain below the national average.
The hearing will also cover RMP’s proposed wildfire mitigation plan, a voluntary renewable energy credit program and other cost calculations.
A bill introduced in this year’s Legislature would require such plans from all electric utilities.