Update: On February 27, 2014, pursuant to the Stipulation and Recommendation filed in the Duke MGP Case (Case No. 12-1685-GA-AIR), Duke filed its Application to adjust its Accelerated Main Replacement Program Rider (Rider AMRP) and to change accounting methods. Duke proposes increases in the charges for gas service that double the current tariff charges for the following rates:
- Rates GS-S and GS-L (General Service)
- Rate DGS (Distributed Generation Service)
- Rates FT-S and FT-L (Firm Transportation Service)
- Rate IT (Interruptible Transportation Service)
- Rate GGIT (Gas Generation Interruptible Transportation Rate)
The proposed test year is the twelve month period ending with December 31, 2013. Duke estimates that approval of its Application would increase revenues by $9.9 million, or 2.6%, annually over the estimated test period. Duke states that the increase in rates is necessary because the current rates do not yield just and reasonable compensation for Duke.
Given these circumstances, and to the extent that its members falling within these rate classes take gas service from Duke, OMAEG should likely intervene in this proceeding.
