PSC to consider Mon-Dak Utilities' request to increase natural gas rate

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. recently applied for an increase in its natural gas rates, which if granted, would generate an additional $8.56 million in revenue from its customers in Montana. Under the proposed new rates, the natural gas bill for an average residential customer would increase by $8.24 a month, or 19.83%.

The application, filed on June 22, 2020, and assigned Docket 2020.06.076, will be subject to the Montana Public Service Commission’s review and approval process.

The Commission will establish a nine-month review process to consider the application. The Commission’s review proce...