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Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 | 12:41 p.m.
CARSON CITY — The state Public Utilities Commission has voted to permit Southwest Gas to raise its basic service charge by 20 percent for most of its customers.
Commission Chairwoman Alaina Burtenshaw, the hearing officer in the case, had recommended the utility be authorized to boost the basic rate from $9 per month to $9.50.
But Commissioners Rebecca Wagner and David Noble said the request by Southwest for an increase to $10.80 a month — a 20 percent increase — was justified.
The increase will be imposed on single-family homes in Southern and Northern Nevada and on multi-family residences in Northern Nevada. The current $9 per month charge will remain the same for multi-family residences in Southern Nevada.
The rates will become effective after the staff of the PUC reviews the plan of Southwest to implement the decision.
Southwest Gas to RAISE its Basic Service Charge from $ 9.00 to $ 10.80 ,,,that is a 20 PERCENT INCREASE,, How can someone that is RETIRED and on a FIXED INCOME Pay for this RAISE ??? How much does it cost Southwest Gas to send me a Bill each month???? Why can I still Mail a Letter and it only cost 45 Cents ???
Hmmmmmm.....We're still struggling with the current recession and the unemployment rate in the state is among the highest in the nation and Southwest Gas is allowed raise their rates.....
Where's the logic in that?
I see where Nevada Energy also wants to raise their rates due largely to the fact that its customers have been conserving energy, the very thing that the power people have been pushing for...
The water people also recently increased the amount they charge for water.....
What's next? The city of Henderson charging us for the air that we breath?
Why is the 20% increase to basic rate only applying to Single-family and not Multi-family residences? This does not seem fair!! Spread the cost among ALL residences and reduce the percentage increase!!
And I'm sure customers will get 20% more/better service.
Aloha,
This State (Southern Nevada, Las Vegas) is so "whacked" concerning primary necessities such as Gas, Electric, & Water we need to step in as consumers (legally U.S. citizens paying taxes) and do something quick.
I'm not well diverse in the particulars, but I'm definite someone with specific knowledge could create a board to "always" challenge these unnecessary / unethical / unforeseen "spike" rates.
Honestly, what we need is this State to be "DEREGULATED," so other companies can come in & offer way better rates. I bet you Nevada Power & Southwest Gas won't be in the same position of increasing rates. That I can confirm with due-diligence / compliance of studying other states that are Deregulated & utilizing a company that offers an alternative of "SAVING" on electric / gas bill (up to 20% guarantee).
P.S.
Please check out this "short" three (3) minute video and you make the decision.
(https://vimeo.com/45192363) (polynesianarms.mymomentis.biz)