By KAYLA RUSSELL
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
Citizens Gas of Westfield is proposing an annual revenue hike of $1.29 million.
The utility group, which services over 6,100 customers in Hamilton County, says the increase is necessary to cover higher operating and maintenance costs and pay for infrastructure improvements related to rapid community growth, the group said.
Basic distribution costs are responsible for about 58 percent of a residential bill, while the remaining 42 percent of a typical monthly bill pays for the natural gas itself.
The group says the proposal would affect natural gas rates and charges in its Westfield service territory. It would not affect Westfield’s water or sewer rates.
Indiana’s Office of Utility Consumer Counselor invites any customer to submit written comments until Nov. 25.
To submit a comment, go to in.gov/oucc/contact-us.