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LIBERTY UTILITIES FILES TO LOWER RATES BY APPROXIMATELY 3.12 PERCENT FOR APPLE VALLEY CUSTOMERS

 

APPLE VALLEY, CA (June 28, 2019) –Liberty Utilities recently filed an Advice Letter with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to lower water rates by approximately 3.12 percent for Apple Valley customers. The new rates will be implemented on July 1, 2019.

The filing to decrease water rates reflects the net effect of Liberty Utilities’ lower Cost of Capital and interim rates, which are being established due to the CPUC’s delayed decision on the utility’s General Rate Case for 2019-21. The average residential customer in Apple Valley served by Liberty Utilities uses approximately 23.30 CCF (17,428 gallons) of water during a two-month billing period and will see their bi-monthly bill decrease by $4.28. 

“We are pleased to share that local water rates will be decreasing by more than 3 percent,” said Tony Penna, Vice President and General Manager of Liberty Utilities Apple Valley. “As a state-regulated utility, our rates reflect the true costs to provide water service and maintain the system, and whenever Liberty Utilities’ saves money we pass that through to customers.”     

In July of 2018, Liberty Utilities lowered rates by 4 percent (more than $5.60 for an average bi-monthly residential bill) in Apple Valley to account for savings from the adjusted federal corporate tax rate. Factoring rate reductions and Liberty Utilities’ base rate freeze implemented in January 2017, 92 percent of customers in Apple Valley are using less than 24 CCF (17,952 gallons) of water and pay an average of $61.44 each month for their water service. The 66 percent of customers who use less than 12 CCF (8,976 gallons) of water currently pay an average of $48.95 each month.  

For additional information, customers are asked to visit www.libertyutilities.com or call Liberty Utilities directly at (760) 247-6484.   

About Liberty Utilities
Liberty Utilities Co. owns and operates regulated water, wastewater, natural gas and electric transmission and distribution utilities in 12 states, delivering responsive and reliable essential services to approximately 783,000 customers across the United States. With a local approach to management, service and support, we deliver efficient, dependable services to meet the needs of our customers. Liberty Utilities provides a superior customer experience through walk-in customer centers, locally focused conservation and energy efficiency initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. We measure our performance in terms of service reliability, an enjoyable customer experience, and an unwavering dedication to public and workplace safety. Liberty Utilities currently operates in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Texas.  For more information, please visit www.LibertyUtilities.com.

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