IURC News Release

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission                                          

302 West Washington Street, Room 306                                                         

Indianapolis Indiana 46204                                                                  

317.232.2297 office

317.233.1982 fax

www.state.in.us/iurc

 

Contact:  Mary Beth Fisher

 

For Immediate Release                                                                 

June 29, 2001

 

IURC APPROVES RATE REDUCTION FOR SUGAR CREEK UTILITY COMPANY

 

Today the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a settlement agreement between Sugar Creek Utility Company and the Office of the Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor that will reduce rates for the utility’s customers.

 

In Cause Numbers 41913 and 41881, the Commissioners unanimously approved a plan that will lower the cost of service from $80.84 a month to $65.00 a month for a period of two years, beginning July 1, 2001.   Thereafter, the charges can be raised to a rate of $69.00.

 

Sugar Creek Utility Company provides drinking water and sewage disposal service to Heartland Resort and Riley Village in rural Hancock County.

 

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