Alaska Online Public Notices #TA16-730

Unified Alaskan Utilities Proposed Tariff and Rate Changes

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska published notice of Unified Alaskan Utilities’ proposed tariff and rate changes; this is a regulatory proceeding, not a purchase solicitation. - Buyer: Regulatory Commission of Alaska, within the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. - Filing: Unified Alaskan Utilities (UAU) submitted a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year and proposed postage-stamp service rate increases of 10.59% if the filing is suspended or 9.17% if it is not suspended. - Proposed changes also cover non-recurring fees and special charges. Examples of proposed rates if suspended include: - Residential flat-rate service: $85.06 per month, up from $76.94. - Commercial flat-rate service: $96.26 per month, up from $87.04. - Volume rate: $5.93 per 1,000 gallons, up from $5.36. - Customer charge for a ¾–1-inch meter: $93.15 per month, up from $84.23. - Water turn-on or turn-off: $145 during business hours, up from $122; $187 during non-business hours, up from $172. - UAU is the utility making the filing, not a procurement vendor. No goods or services are being solicited, and the Commission may approve rates or classifications different from those proposed.

Description

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska gives notice that Unified Alaskan Utilities filed TA16-730, a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year. UAU requests a 10.59% increase to postage stamp service rates if the filing is suspended, or a 9.17% increase if it is not suspended. The filing also proposes revisions to non-recurring fees and special charges, with a requested effective date of November 27, 2026. Public comments are due by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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