Press Release

PUC Approves Rate Increase Request by Kaib and Kaib LLC for Natural Gas Distribution Services in Jefferson County

Published on 6/13/2024

Filed under: Gas

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase request by Kaib and Kaib LLC (Kaib and Kaib) for natural gas distribution services.   Kaib and Kaib serves 45 residential and three commercial customers in the township of Warsaw and the Borough of Hazen, Jefferson County.

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve Kaib and Kaib’s request for an annual revenue increase of $29,488 (69.7%) – including an increase in the gas distribution charge from $5.50/Mcf to $9.00/Mcf (for both residential and commercial customers) as well as increases in customer charges, from $5.50 to $12 for residential customers and to $35 for commercial customers.

The average bill for a residential customer using 12.5 Mcf of natural gas would increase from $73.48 to $123.24 (67.71%) per month.

Kaib and Kaib has not filed for a rate increase since its original rates were approved in 1999.

About the PUC

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

Visit the PUC’s website at puc.pa.gov for recent news releases and video of select proceedings. You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Search for the “Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission” or “PA PUC” on your favorite social media channel for updates on utility issues and other helpful consumer information.

# # #

Docket No.:  R-2023-3043594

Contact:

• David Hixson
  Deputy Press Secretary
  717-772-2766
  dhixson@pa.gov