NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In his commissioner comments on Wednesday, Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst urged people who use natural gas to make comments regarding the rate increase proposed by Kansas Gas Service earlier this year.
"There is a time for written comments to go to the Kansas Corporation Commission regarding the increase in gas, natural gas prices, to the individual homes," Hirst said. "I'm not sure that I know the definition of that, but it's going to be drastic on all of us, that use less than 72 units. Most of the houses, we use somewhere around 13 or 14, 12 to 15 at the most. That will go up tremendously. That's going to hurt a lot of people. I would urge you, check with the Kansas Corporation Commission. Most of you, if you've got natural gas in your house, you got a letter regarding this. There's a Zoom meeting coming up, but you can put written statements."
The closest in person meeting is Monday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5014 E 29th St. North, Wichita, KS.
For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option through Zoom is available to allow remote participants to comment. Those choosing to join through Zoom must register on the KCC’s website by noon the day before the hearing. The hearings will be broadcast live on the KCC’s YouTube channel for viewing only with no registration required.
The Commission will also accept written comments regarding the rate increase request through 5 p.m., August 5, 2024, on its website, by mail to the Commission’s Office at 1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604-4027 or by calling the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.
The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before October 25, 2024.
Editor's Note: A release from the Kansas Corporation Commission provided the meeting and contact information in this story.
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