From PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF OHIO
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has adopted an unopposed settlement agreement permitting Suburban Natural Gas to increase its annual revenues for distribution service by $1.19 million and set a return on equity of 9.75%. Suburban Natural Gas serves approximately 20,000 customers in Wood, Delaware, Henry, Lucas, and Marion counties.
The utility is authorized to continue its pipeline infrastructure replacement program and replace aging infrastructure and its capital expenditure program to recover incremental capital investments through 2032. Any costs under these programs are subject to PUCO review, approval, and audit.
A residential customer will see an approximate $4.73 increase in their monthly bill.
Changes to the Ohio Administrative Code will be submitted to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review before becoming effective. To read more about the PUCO rulemaking process, click here.
Copies of the orders and concurring opinion of Commissioner Dan Conway (Suburban) are available on the PUCO website by clicking on the link to Docketing Information System (DIS) and searching for case 25-553-GA-AIR and 25-741-EL-ORD (administrative rules).
The PUCO is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business, and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO call center at 800-686-PUCO(7826) and speak with a representative.
