20090123Gas Customer Notice.pdf

Idaho Public Utilties Commission
Office of the SecretaryRECEIVED
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR IDAHO
NATUR GAS CUSTOMERS
Januar 2009
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Boise, Idaho
On Januar 23,2009, Avista fied an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting a net increase
above current Idaho natural gas rates totaling $2.7 milion or 3.0% overall. The proposed rate change is related to increased
operating costs and increased capital investment necessar. to provide natual gas service to customers. This proposed rate change
does not reflect changes in the cost of natual gas purchased by Avista to serve customers. Changes in the cost of natual gas are
reflected in an anual purchased gas cost adjustment.
The proposed increases above curent rates by service schedule are as follows:
General Service - Firm - Schedule 101
(residential & small commercial) -3.1 %
Large General Service - Firm -
Schedules ILL & ll2-2.5 %
High Annual Load Factor Large
Interruptible Service - Schedules 131 & 132 1.7 %
Transportation Service for Customer-
Owned Gas - Schedule 146*10.9 %
* Excludes gas costs
As part of its request the Company is proposing that the basic charge for service to residential and small commercial customers be
increased from $4.00 to $4.25 per month. Under the Company's proposal residential customers with average usage of 66 theris per
month would see their monthly bils increase from $79.38 to $81.94, an increase of $2.56 per month or 3.2%.
The Company's application is a proposal, subject to public review and a Commission decision. A copy of the application is
available for public review at the offices of both the Commission and the Company. The Commission will begin a comprehensive
review of Avista's application and will seek public input on the Company's request. The Commission has up to seven months to
review the Company's rate increase request.
If you would like to submit comments on this proposed increase, you can do so by going to the Commission website at
www.puc.idaho.gov or mailing comments to:
Idaho PUC
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
If you are not already on Comfort Level Biling, consider applying for this free service. Comfort Level Biling averages your annual
bil into equal monthly payments. For more information about the proposed price increase, conservation tips, energy assistance
programs, and bil payment plans, visit our website at www.avistautilities.com or call us at 1-800-227-9187.