“Coon said the proposed increase comes at a time when rampant inflation is hitting working families and seniors especially hard. ”
CLEVELAND — Debbie Coon of Elyria is wondering how much higher her Columbia Gas bill could be climbing this winter, as the utility asks the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to approve an increase in fixed charges over the next 5 years.
"I think it's ridiculous, especially for the people on fixed incomes, the seniors, the under-privileged people," Coon said. “How are they supposed to keep their gas on, there’s a lot of people going without gas right now and it’s just starting to get winter. I think what they should do is make it per cubic foot and make it more fair for everyone around, not just slamming everybody,” Coon added.
However, Mike Haugh, Director of Analytical Services for the Ohio Consumers' Council, told News 5 he didn't think the Columbia Gas of Ohio energy efficiency program was working very well. Haugh said the council was able to shave $24 per month off of Columbia Gas' initial proposal and get the utility to agree to fund some crucial programs.
Columbia Gas of Ohio filed a stipulation on Oct. 31 in the company’s pending rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. This stipulation benefits Columbia’s ratepayers and is in the public interest by bringing a compromised resolution to this proceeding with a majority of the parties. Pending PUCO approval, a typical residential customer’s bill will increase by $3.76 per month.
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