The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled a public comment hearing on a West Virginia American Water double-digit rate increase proposal panned by ratepayer advocates — after the PSC’s chairman signaled support for raising customer bills during another hearing last week.

West Virginia American Water in May asked the PSC for a 27.9% rate hike that would increase the investor-owned utility’s net annual water and wastewater revenue by $60.5 million, claiming a need to replace aging infrastructure. Energy and Environment

West Virginia American Water proposes double-digit-percentage rate increase

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PSC approves rate hike to cover West Virginia American Water infrastructure costs

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