PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 24-0457-WS-19A
COOLFONT MOUNTAINSIDE ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Rule 19A application to increase water rates and charges and request for emergency rates.
NOTICE OF EMERGENCY INTERIM RATE INCREASE
On May 16, 2024, the Coolfont Mountainside Association, Inc. (District) filed an application requesting water and sewer rate increases. To qualify for the optional rate procedure for small utilities established by Rule 8.2 (Old Rule 19-A) of the Public Service Commission Rules for the Construction and Filing of Tariffs (Tariff Rules), 150 C.S.R. 2, the annual gross revenue of the utility must not exceed $3,000,000.
On the recommendation of Commission Staff, the Commission approved an emergency interim water rate increase of 16.04% and an emergency interim sewer rate increase of 13.70% effective immediately. The specific rates approved are as follows:
WATER RATE
$29.74 per 1,000 gallons for all gallons used per quarter.
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bills will be rendered for less than $133.83 per quarter
SEWER RATE
$8.66 per 1,000 gallons for all gallons used per quarter
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bills will be rendered for less than $38.97 per quarter
FLAT RATE CHARGE (Customers with non-metered sewer supply)
Equivalent of 4,500 gallons per quarter, $38.97 per quarter.
This emergency interim rate increase is applicable to all customers of Coolfont. The emergency interim rates are subject to refund if not justified by an ongoing Staff audit and final decision in this matter. Customers may review the specific emergency interim rate changes at Coolfont’s office.
These rates are interim rates only and may be increased, decreased or left unchanged at the conclusion of this rate case. During the course of this proceeding the Staff of the Commission will recommend final rates for use by Coolfont. Those rates will be published at a later date and may be protested at that time.
Coolfont Mountainside Association, Inc.
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