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Paris council denies Encore proposed rate increase; staff says company may appeal to PUC
Summary
Council adopted a resolution denying Encore’s proposed system‑wide rate increase (staff cited an $834,000,000 figure in its remarks). Staff said Encore may appeal to the Public Utility Commission and existing rates remain in place until the PUC acts. Motion carried 6–0.
City staff advised the council that Encore had applied in June for a system‑wide rate increase; staff said the application sought a system‑wide adjustment they characterized as $834,000,000 and recommended denial. The council voted to deny the proposed increase by adopting a resolution at the Oct. 13 meeting.
Staff said the council previously suspended the company’s filing to allow time for study. The staff presentation explained that if Encore appeals the denial, the appeal will be processed by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and that the increase will not take effect until the PUC resolves the matter. Council members asked whether customers would experience penalties or immediate changes in rates; staff said there would be no change in rates or penalties while the matter is pending before the PUC.
Council adopted the resolution denying the proposed rate increase (motion carried, 6–0). Staff did not specify next procedural dates for a PUC docket in the meeting.
