20210316SUEZ Rate Increase Press Release.pdf

Case No. SUZ-W-20-02
Order No. 34942
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]

NEWS RELEASE: Commission schedules virtual workshop, hearings to share information on
proposed SUEZ Water rate increase

BOISE (March 16, 2021) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a virtual workshop
on Thursday, March 25, to share information on a proposal from SUEZ Water to raise its rates
by 22.3 percent.

The virtual workshop will provide customers with an overview of the application from SUEZ to
raise rates, and an analysis from commission staff regarding how the proposed increase would
impact customers. At the workshop, customers may ask commission staff about the application
and how customers may further participate. Representatives from SUEZ also will be available to
answer questions during the workshop.

The workshop starts at 6:00 p.m. (MST). To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com
and enter 133 719 2187. At the next window, enter your name, e-mail address and this password:
ThursdayMeeting.

In addition to the workshop on March 25, the commission will host a telephonic customer
hearing on Thursday, April 15, at 6:00 p.m. (MST). The purpose of the hearing is to take
testimony from members of the public and SUEZ customers. To participate online, please visit
idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 430 0807. At the next window, please enter your name, e-
mail address and the password ThursdayMeeting. To participate by telephone, please call 1-415-
655-0001 and enter the passcode 133 430 0807 when prompted. Those planning on testifying are
encouraged to join the hearing at 5:30 p.m. (MST).

The commission will host a technical hearing beginning on Tuesday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m.
(MST), and continuing on Wednesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, if necessary. A
technical hearing is an opportunity for parties to the case to present witnesses and testimony,
including exhibits. Non-parties interested in listening to the testimony and presentations at the
technical hearing can attend, but will not be allowed to ask questions or testify. To listen to the
hearing on April 20, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 596 6873. At the next
window, enter your name, e-mail address and this password: TuesdayMeeting. To listen over the
phone, please call 1-415-655-0001, and enter access code 133 596 6873. To listen on
Wednesday, April 21, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 759 4530. At the next
window, enter your name, e-mail address and this password: WednesdayMeeting. To listen over
the phone, please call 1-415-655-001 and enter access code 133 759 4530. The start time for the
hearing on Wednesday will be determined at the close of the hearing on Tuesday. If necessary,
the technical hearing will continue on Thursday, April 22. To attend, please visit
idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 928 5445. At the next window, enter your name, e-mail
address and this password: ThursdayMeeting. To listen over the phone, please call 1-415-655-
0001 and enter access code 133 928 5445. The start time for the hearing on Thursday will be
determined at the close of the hearing on Wednesday.

Those interested in submitting written comments on the proposed rate increase can do so.
Comments must be filed through the commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access
is not available. To submit comments electronically, please visit: www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on
the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using case number SUZ-W-20-02. Comments
also can be submitted by e-mailing them to [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail], and [e-mail]. Comments will need to be
submitted to all of those e-mail addresses.

If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to:

For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Boulevard
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For SUEZ Water Idaho:

Michael C. Creamer
Preston N. Carter
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock Street
Boise, ID 83702

For additional information on the application to raise rates, please visit:
https://puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6543.