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Public speakers tell Illinois Commerce Commission to reject proposed gas rate hikes
Summary
Two public commenters asked the Illinois Commerce Commission to deny new gas delivery rate increases, saying past increases have already cost customers about $1.5 billion and that further hikes would fund fossil infrastructure at odds with Illinois climate goals.
Two members of the public urged the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 10 to reject proposed increases to gas delivery rates, arguing the hikes would burden customers and fund fossil-fuel infrastructure inconsistent with the state’s climate goals.
Mike Gallagher, a member of Third Act Illinois, told commissioners he opposed “another gas rate hike.” Gallagher said, “In the last decade, Illinois's major gas utilities have raised rates by nearly $1,500,000,000, doubling what customers pay for gas delivery.” He warned approving new increases would “lock ratepayers into paying for gas pipelines…
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