Regulatory Commission of Alaska

Public Comment for TA168-122 by Nicholas Czechowicz

This is an obvious gouge at the beholden customers of the muni. The extension of relief to Covid affected customers shouldn't affect the remaining payees. The proposed revenue deficiency shouldn't be borne by the residents who have no alternative to service, but be filled by a reduction in overhead and a mixture of state and federal aid. 

In addition, the remaining utilities in the municipality which this rate increase is being proposed on are based upon a 2009 test rate case and decision. The economic landscape 11 years ago is hardly justifiable precedence, and if an increase is necessary, the current landscape should be utilized for a new study. Even the 2019 analysis isn't acceptable for comparison due to the current recession and depressed labor market in the muni and state.

The filing even plainly admits several years have passed since a thorough analysis of the cost of municipal utilities has occurred. I find it unacceptable that a rate increase be justified given what is going on in our community. 

I urge the commission to decline on the rate case, because it is the right thing to do to the utility payers of the muni.

Nicholas Czechowicz

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Date Filed

1/5/2021

Tracking Number

TR2100077

Filed By

Nicholas Czechowicz

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TA168-122	Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility - Water - Revenue Requirement Study

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