May 16, 2024 |
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Rocky Mountain Power will come back before state regulators this year seeking another 16.5 percent rate increase on its 145,000 customers in Wyoming.
Those same customers saw their electric bills go up 8.3% in January. RMP originally sought a 21% increase, but state regulators said held the line.
Company officials blame inflation for coming back for more.
RMP is holding a series of workshops this month. One was held in Rawlins last night. Other meetings this month are scheduled for Riverton tonight, Rock Springs on Friday night and Cody on May 28.
The 8.3% increase which went into effect at the beginning of 2024, is considered a general rate case. The hike request filed in April is a standard energy cost adjustment that RMP does annually.
Essentially, RMP is looking to raise monthly power bills across the state by 12.3%, or about $86.4 million for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
If the rate goes into effect as planned, residential customers will see their monthly bills rise 9.3% on average, or about $12 per month.
The increase is subject to review and adjustment in Cheyenne by the Wyoming Public Service Commission.
