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PUC invites the public to comment at a Jan. 31, 2023, hearing regarding utility bill affordability

The PUC will take public comments to give utility customers an immediate opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns orally regarding high utility bills
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NEWS RELEASE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), invites the public to comment at a public comment hearing regarding utility bill affordability on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

The PUC will take public comments to give utility customers an immediate opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns orally regarding high utility bills. General public comment will be from 3-4:30 p.m. and from 5-6:30 p.m.  Participants need to register to speak using the appropriate link below.

Meeting Details

  • Topic: Utility Bill Affordability
  • Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
  • Register here to comment between 3-4:30 p.m., or
  • Register here to comment between 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Written comments may be submitted at any time using our online form.
  • A live webcast of the hearing in Hearing Room A will be available at: http://www.dora.state.co.us/pacific/Webcasts/a.html
  • An audio recording will be available 24 hours after the hearing at: https://puc.colorado.gov/webcasts/

What You Need to Know

The public comment hearing is being held following a Jan. 25, 2023, Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting (CWM) with a presentation and discussion of high utility rates and bills.

The presentation included information on typical utility bills, this winter’s higher rates, as well as the drivers for the increased costs. It also included energy and bill payment assistance resources that are available to help consumers, as well as instructions on how individual members of the public can submit comments to the PUC.

You can view the presentation here.
Media Page: https://puc.colorado.gov/medi

Public comments can also be provided by:

  • Submitting written comments through the Commission’s Electronic Filing System (E-Filings);
  • Submitting written comments by email to [email protected];
  • Mailing written comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202; or
  • Calling (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options).
  • For more information on public participation, visit here.

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