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RPU-08-3: Aquila, Inc's (n/k/a Black Hills Energy) Proposed Rate Increase - On June 3, 2009, the Iowa Utilities Board issued an order allowing Black Hills to generate an additional $10.39 million (5.87 percent) annually for natural gas service distribution in Iowa. Under a settlement agreement approved by the Board, Black Hills’ monthly customer charges will continue to be $15.60 for residential and $23.60 for non-residential customers, as they have been under temporary rates since June 13, 2008. Residential customer charges were $10.56 and non-residential charges were $15.68 before Black Hills filed its rate increase request in this case. The temporary rate increase was about 5.3 percent ($9.38 million) and did not require pre-approval from the Board. For background information on this docket, please visit the RPU-08-3 information page.
RPU-2009-0004: Iowa-American Water Company - On April 30, 2009, Iowa-American Water Company (Iowa-American) filed a proposal to increase its water rates. Iowa-American is requesting a permanent rate change to increase its annual revenues by approximately $9.4 million (34.8 percent). This would include approximately $6.55 million additional (29.1 percent increase) from its Iowa Quad Cities District and approximately $2.86 million more (62.9 percent increase) from its Clinton District. Iowa-American also seeks to implement a portion of its proposed rate increase through a temporary rate increase of approximately $7.9 million (29.19 percent). The Board has until July 29, 2009, to make a determination on temporary rates. The Board's final decision in this rate case is anticipated by March 1, 2010. Anyone seeking to submit written comments on this rate increase request may use this comment form or direct written comments to the Iowa Utilities Board, Executive Secretary, Docket No. RPU-2009-0004, 350 Maple Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069. For more information, please visit the Docket No. RPU-2009-0004 information page.
RPU-2009-0002: Alliant Energy/Interstate Power and Light Company - On March 17, 2009, Alliant Energy / Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant/IPL) filed a proposal to increase its Iowa retail electric rates. Alliant/IPL is requesting a permanent rate change to increase its annual revenues by approximately $171 million or 17 percent. As allowed by Iowa law, Alliant/IPL implemented a temporary rate increase of 7 percent ($84 million) in March 2009. A final decision in this rate case is anticipated by January 2010. Anyone seeking to submit written comments on this rate increase request may use this comment form or direct them to the Iowa Utilities Board, Executive Secretary, Docket No. RPU-2009-0002, 350 Maple Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069. For more information, please visit the Docket No. RPU-2009-0002 information page.
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