Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Notice of Public Rate Hearing - July 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM (Hatch Business Office)
Garkane Energy and its member-consumers have enjoyed one of the longest periods of rate stability in history. Utah and Garkane enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in the country and Garkane will continue to do so even with this proposed adjustment. Pricing adjustments are something we only consider when we have to. Garkane has experienced an increase in the costs of materials, labor, equipment, fuel, and interest costs on new financing necessary to construct new infrastructure to meet growth.
We've been able to hold our rates down and minimize increases by managing costs and implementing a number of cost-saving measures. In the past, we’ve also passed on savings in the form of Capital Credits due to rebates from our wholesale provider, Deseret Power.
We believe that reliable electric service at a reasonable price is something that our member-consumers can count on and that we have delivered on a daily basis.
To accomplish this goal, we must also protect the financial stability of our organization by asking our member-consumers to share in these costs.
Garkane strives to give member-consumers as much notice as possible through a variety of methods.
Maintaining dependable service at an affordable price remains the cornerstone of the cooperative’s business.
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Garkane is committed to delivering power at the lowest possible cost.
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Garkane works hard to minimize the impact of necessary price increases.
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Garkane is accountable to our member-consumers, not outside investors.
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Garkane is a not-for-profit business and our member-consumers have a voice in decision making.
The purpose of the public hearing scheduled for July 28, 2008 is to receive comments and to review with the membership, Garkane Energy Cooperative’s proposed general rate increase to all Utah customers.
The Cooperative will be considering a revised rate for all Utah customers. Rate Schedule numbers LP015, RES21, SEA22, IRR24, GS125, GS228, GS332, SL027, TOD29, TOD30, NDM31, COG33, UT021, UT025, UT027, UT028, UT029, UT030, UT031, UT032, schedule SC, Service Charges, and changes to our line extension policy.
This proposed increase will raise Garkane’s revenue by approximately 7.88%, which will increase the typical residential bill (using 750 kwh) by $3.37 per month.
Notice was previously given for July 21, 2008. The date for the rate hearing has been changed to Monday, July 28, 2008, in the Garkane Energy Hatch Office at 1:00 p.m. The Hatch Office is located at 468 North Highway 89, Hatch Utah.
Written comments can be directed to Garkane Energy, Attention: Marcus Lewis, at P.O. Box 465, Loa, UT 84747.
All written and e-mailed comments submitted prior to July 25 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.
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