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Wyoming PSC approves Montana-Dakota electric rate increase
On Aug. 14, 2009, Montana-Dakota Utilities filed an application with the Wyoming Public Service Commission to increase customers’ electric rates in Wyoming to recover Montana-Dakota’s investment in WyGen III, a new coal-fired electric generation facility located near Gillette, Wyo.
On April 27, 2010, the PSC approved the application, in part, authorizing an increase in electric rates of $2,651,879 per year, effective with service rendered on and after May 1, 2010.
Residential customers using an average of 9,855 kilowatt hours per year will see an average monthly increase of $7.93 per month.
Below is a breakdown of how the electric rate increase affects each customer class:
Residential Service
Rate 10 – 10.1% increase
Rate 11 – 2.8% increase
Small General Service
Rate 20 – 21.5% increase
Rate 22 – 2.9% increase
Irrigation Service
Rate 25 – 9.2% increase
Large General Service
Rate 39 – 15.8% increase
Lighting
Rate 24 – 34.9% reduction
Rate 41 – 3% increase
Total Wyoming Electric – 13.1% increase
See the May bill insert for additional information.
General Wyoming Information
Montana-Dakota Utilities provides service to approximately 14,725 electric and 16,800 natural gas customers in 11 communities in the Cowboy State.
As a residential or commercial customer, you can take advantage of incentives and service plans to save energy or help balance your budget.
MDU takes great pride in not only bringing safe, reliable service to these communities, but we're also In the Community to Serve.
Montana-Dakota's utility operations are regulated by the Wyoming Public Service Commission through rates and tariffs filed and approved by the Commission.
Energy Assistance Information
If you find yourself having trouble paying your heating bills, please call 1-800-MDU-FAST (1-800-638-3278) and we will direct you to available assistance in your area.
Find out more online about programs to help eligible individuals and families with heating and insulation related costs in the winter.