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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 23-0690-E-P BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY, Application for a consolidated purchased power surcharge. NOTICE OF FILING AND EVIDENTIARY HEARING On August 14, 2023, Black Diamond Power Company (Black Diamond) applied for revised consolidated purchased power rates, effective December 1, 2023. This proceeding is designed to consolidate the various elements of purchasing power into a single annual Commission review. Black Diamond has requested a purchased power surcharge of $0.1222426 per kwh. The proposed surcharge would result in a total annual revenue increase of $1,345,206. Black Diamond also stated that it has accumulated a total under-collected balance of $842,214 for its consolidated purchased power costs. The average monthly bill for customers will be changed as follows: Residential All Div. ($) Increase $23.28 (%) Increase 19.87% Usage KWH Avg. 834 Med. Commercial Sophia ($) Increase $77.21 (%) Increase 20.33% Usage KWH Avg. 2,767 Usage KV Avg. 11.77 Med. Commercial Clay ($) Increase $77.21 (%) Increase 20.48% Usage KWH Avg. 2,767 Usage KV Avg. 11.77 Med. Commercial Mullens ($) Increase $77.21 (%) Increase 22.21% Usage KWH Avg. 2,767 Usage KV 11.77 Large Commercial (No Customers) Street Lighting All Divs. 7000L ($) Increase $2.09 (%) Increase 15.14% Usage KWH Avg. 75 Street Lighting All Divs. 21000L ($) Increase $4.88 (%) Increase 20.82% Usage KWH Avg. 175 Outdoor Lighting Sophia & Mullens 7000L ($) Increase $2.09 (%) Increase 15.14% Usage KWH Avg. 75 Outdoor Lighting Clay 7000L ($) Increase $2.09 (%) Increase 15.41% Usage KWH Avg. 75 Outdoor Lighting All Divs. 21000L ($) Increase $4.88 (%) Increase 21.04% Usage KWH Avg. 175 The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated classes. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than average. Furthermore, the requested increased rates and charges are only a proposal and are subject to change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing. Any change in rates and charges will not become effective until authorized and approved by the Public Service Commission. This matter is scheduled for evidentiary hearing on November 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the headquarters of the Public Service Commission, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, WV 25301. The Commission may cancel the hearing for good cause shown. Interested persons intending to attend the hearing should monitor the Commission web docket for updated information. Anyone desiring to intervene should file a written petition to intervene within ten (10) days following the publication of this notice. Anyone desiring to make public comment may file written comments by US Mail or electronically as directed below. All comments and petitions to intervene should reference Case No. 23-0690-E-P and be mailed to Karen Buckley, Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323. The public may also file comments electronically at http:/www.psc.state.wv.us. BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY LH-160467 09-27;2023