The state Public Utility Commission has scheduled a series of eight in-person hearings — including two in Scranton — on Pennsylvania American Water Co.’s proposed rate increases.
The hearings in the city — the only ones in Northeast Pennsylvania — are scheduled for Jan. 15 at 1 and 6 p.m. at the University of Scranton’s Brennan Hall, fifth floor, 320 Madison Ave. PUC Administrative Law Judges Jeffrey A. Watson and Emily DeVoe will preside.
The PUC voted Dec. 4 to suspend and investigate the proposed changes by PAWC, which serves some 682,000 water customers and 97,000 wastewater customers in 37 counties across the state. Pennsylvania American proposes an overall increase of $168.7 million (about 14.6%) in total annual operating revenues for water and wastewater service.
A final PUC decision on the rate increase request is due by Aug. 13.
Preregistration is not required to attend the hearings. The PUC also plans telephonic hearings for Jan. 21; for information on taking part, visit puc.pa.gov.