PR-12-61 -- PSC Sets Intervention Deadline In Laclede Gas Infrastructure Surcharge Request

JEFFERSON CITY---Laclede Gas Company (Laclede) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking to adjust the infrastructure system replacement surcharge (ISRS) on the bills of its natural gas customers. The surcharge first appeared on customer bills in June 2004.

Laclede seeks the adjustment to reflect infrastructure replacement investments made by the natural gas company from June 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011. These costs for natural gas pipeline replacements and relocations are not currently included in Laclede’s rates.

The current ISRS for residential customers of Laclede is $0.59 a month. Residential customers would pay an ISRS of $0.84 a month under Laclede’s proposal.

Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than December 5, 2011, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, or by entry into the Commission’s electronic filing and information system (EFIS).

Laclede Gas Company provides natural gas service to approximately 642,000 customers in the City of St. Louis as well as the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Butler, Iron, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Crawford, St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve.

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Case No. GO-2012-0145