Thursday, September 17, 2009
Columbia Gas Accepts Cut In Rate
Lexington-based natural gas distributor Columbia Gas has agreed to reduce its rate increase request, accepting a hike of $6.13 million...down from the initial request of $11.57 million. The company also agreed to withdraw a rate mechanism that increased monthly consumer charges for its 91,000 customers in 33 counties. A rate adjustment hearing was scheduled for Friday.