On December 24, 2015 Massena Electric Department (MED) and the Staff of the Department of Public Service (Staff) filed a Joint Proposal seeking approval of a one-year rate plan which would raise revenues from electric rates in the Rate Year defined as May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017 by $857,227 (6.2%). The Joint Proposal, if adopted, would also alter the existing rate design as discussed below.

Information Sessions and Public Statement Hearings

The Commission is seeking public comment on the rate plan now proposed for MED. Interested members of the public are invited to attend the public statement hearings and provide comments before an Administrative Law Judge. The hearings will be preceded by an information session, during which DPS Staff will provide an overview of the procedures for review of the petition. A summary of the rate case will also be presented. The presentations will be followed by an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions about the rate plan.

It is not necessary to be present at the start of the hearings, make an appointment in advance, or present written material in order to speak at the hearings. All comments given at the hearings will be transcribed and become part of the Commission's formal record. The hearings will remain open until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements have been made.

Disabled persons requiring special accommodations should contact the DPS Human Resources Management Office at (518) 474-2520 as soon as possible. TDD users may request a sign language interpreter by placing a call through the New York Relay Service at 711 to reach the Human Resource number. Individuals with difficulty understanding or reading English are encouraged to call the Commission at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this factsheet.

Summary of the Joint Proposal and Rate Case

As part of the ratemaking process, a utility will file a request with DPS for a rate increase. The request includes the proposed rates and supporting documentation justifying the utility’s proposal.
On May 29, 2015, MED filed with the Commission revised rates designed to increase revenue collections by $857,227, which corresponds to a total revenue increase of 6.2% and a base rate increase of 10.24%.

As part of the ratemaking process, a utility will file a request with DPS for a rate increase. The request includes the proposed rates and supporting documentation justifying the utility’s proposal.
On May 29, 2015, MED filed with the Commission revised rates designed to increase revenue collections by $857,227, which corresponds to a total revenue increase of 6.2% and a base rate increase of 10.24%.

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Additional Methods for Commenting on the Case

• Via the Internet or In Writing: Submit comments electronically to Kathleen H. Burgess, Secretary, at [email protected] or by mail or delivery to Secretary Burgess at the Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350. Comments may also be entered directly into the case by locating the case via the home page of the Commission’s website, www.dps.ny.gov, by clicking on “Search,” and entering 15-E-0307 in the “Search by Case Number” field. After clicking to open the case, enter comments in the “Post Comments” section located at the top of the page.

• Toll-Free Opinion Line: Individuals may choose to submit comments by calling the Commission’s toll-free Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This line is set up to receive in-state calls 24-hours a day. Callers should press “1” to leave comments about Case 15-E-0307 Joint Petition of Massena Electric Department. Comments received via the Opinion Line are not transcribed, but a summary is provided to the Commission for their consideration.

All comments will become part of the record considered by the Commission. Comments will be accepted at any point while this proceeding is pending, but are requested by February 18, 2016 to ensure full consideration.

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