Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - State regulators heard a mixed bag of comments from Topeka residents about a $32.7 million rate increase sought by Kansas Gas Service. The increase would boost residential bills by about 9.1 percent a month.
The Topeka Capital Journal reports that residents told regulators with the Kansas Corporation Commission Monday that the company should look for other ways to improve its revenues, including cutting employees' wages.
Kansas Gas Service president Brad Dixon said the utility is trying to balance the needs of customers with those of the company and investors.
Kansas Gas also says the rate increase corrects an imbalance that tilted higher rates toward larger commercial customers.
The KCC will take more public comment in October and hold technical hearings in November. A decision is expected next year.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Two arrested after Doniphan Co traffic stop
Seven arrested in Atchison drug investigation
Fund set up for Hiawatha couple who lost home in fire
Atchison man sentenced on child sex charge
Sabetha Community Hospital appoints new CEO
Two arrested after Jackson Co pursuit and manhunt
Atchison woman sentenced on charges in fatal crash
Heavy rain contributed to wreck injuring one person
Man arrested in Tecumseh, Neb following standoff
Longtime Nemaha Co Appraiser retires
Shots fired, vehicle attack, lead to Mayetta arrest
Jackson Co traffic stop results in two arrests
KDOT work means Jackson Co delay
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
Atchison Co: Motorists reminded to use only hwy detours
Hiawatha City Commission sets fireworks dates, times
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief recognized for service
Brown Co Appraiser re-appointed
Child abuse arrest made in Pawnee County
Brownville under consideration for small modular nuclear reactor
LATEST STORIES
Shots fired, vehicle attack, lead to Mayetta arrest
Nominees sought to fill local judicial seat
Protect yourself from West Nile Virus
Unemployment figures mixed in SE Nebraska in May
Purchase of 2 patrol units for Richardson Co Sheriff's Office approved
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
New firm to do facilities assessment for USD 415
St. Joseph Mo man injured after boat explodes
Hiawatha, Ks 66434