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Enbridge seeks to amortize Conservation Enabling Tariff overcollection; DPU recommends interim approval
Summary
In Docket 25‑057‑15 Enbridge asked to amortize an overcollected Conservation Enabling Tariff (CET) balance of about $8.4 million; DPU recommended approval and said the company’s proposed amortization would increase a typical GS customer’s annual bill by about $9.17 (1.43%).
Enbridge filed Docket 25‑057‑15 requesting amortization of the Conservation Enabling Tariff (CET) balancing account. The company reported a July 2025 overcollected balance of approximately $8.4 million and proposed rates that DPU recommended the PSC approve on an interim basis.
Why it matters: The CET funds conservation programs; its balance and amortization timing determine whether ratepayers or the company bear temporary over‑ or undercollections.
Filing summary and DPU view
Enbridge explained the CET is designed to collect commission‑authorized program revenues per customer; the company proposed an amortization that would result in a typical GS residential customer (70 dekatherms/year) seeing a $9.17 annual bill increase (1.43%). DPU reviewed the filing, concluded the proposed change is just and reasonable, and recommended the commission approve the requested rate change as a final rate effective Oct. 1, 2025 (DPU treated the filing as not subject to audit and recommended final approval).
History and context
DPU and Enbridge discussed the CET’s long history of moving between over‑ and under‑collected positions; at the hearing DPU noted the CET had been overcollected since late 2022 and observed prior periods of prolonged overcollection (including a 2009‑2013 interval). The division asked Enbridge to provide clearer exhibits for usability; the division and company said they are working to resolve formatting and data‑access issues for future filings.
Ending
DPU recommended the commission approve Enbridge’s proposed CET amortization; the hearing officer admitted the company exhibits into the record. The commission has not issued a final order but DPU indicated it would follow up if further audit or clarification is required.
