Granite Staters who get their electricity from Unitil could see their energy bills go up if the company’s request for a rate change is approved.The rate change would help support some of the increasing operating costs the company is facing.Unitil has filed a base rate case with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, asking for an increase in its distribution rate, the cost of delivering electricity to homes and businesses.”The reason we’re filing for an increase is a fairly straightforward, cost increase over time, and there have been cost increases over the last four years, so what we’re trying to do is align the rates that customers are paying with the operational costs of delivering energy to their homes and businesses,” said Amanda Vicinanzo of Unitil.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play > Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel
Granite Staters who get their electricity from Unitil could see their energy bills go up if the company’s request for a rate change is approved.
The rate change would help support some of the increasing operating costs the company is facing.
Unitil has filed a base rate case with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, asking for an increase in its distribution rate, the cost of delivering electricity to homes and businesses.
“The reason we’re filing for an increase is a fairly straightforward, cost increase over time, and there have been cost increases over the last four years, so what we’re trying to do is align the rates that customers are paying with the operational costs of delivering energy to their homes and businesses,” said Amanda Vicinanzo of Unitil.
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If approved, residential customers who use an average of 600 kilowatt-hours per month would see an increase of about $11 on their monthly bill.
Donald Kresis, the state’s Consumer Advocate, said he thinks the request is excessive.
“Will have to be pared down significantly,” said Kresis. “It outpaces inflation by a significant amount, which is concerning at a time when everyone is having trouble paying their bills.”
Unitil said the review process could take about a year, and a final decision isn’t expect until early 2026.