IURC News Release

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Contact:Mary Beth Fisher

 

For Immediate Release ������������������������������������������������������� ��������

June 29, 2001

 

IURC APPROVES RATE REDUCTION FOR SUGAR CREEK UTILITY COMPANY

 

Today the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a settlement agreement between Sugar Creek Utility Company and the Office of the Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor that will reduce rates for the utility�s customers.

 

In Cause Numbers 41913 and 41881, the Commissioners unanimously approved a plan that will lower the cost of service from $80.84 a month to $65.00 a month for a period of two years, beginning July 1, 2001.�� Thereafter, the charges can be raised to a rate of $69.00.

 

Sugar Creek Utility Company provides drinking water and sewage disposal service to Heartland Resort and Riley Village in rural Hancock County.

 

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