PUCO: New DP&L plan raises rates

With Dayton Power & Light arguing that its “financial integrity” is at stake, a state regulatory agency has approved new charges and a new “electric security plan” for DP&L customers.

The plan means higher electric bills for some DP&L customers, but a decrease for others, according to the utility.

A state consumer group said the plan’s new charges — or “rider” — for DP&L would be harmful to residential customers, with the “average residential ratepayer” paying $9 a month, or $107 a year, according to its filing outlining the decision on the case.

RELATEDDP&L criticized for bonuses, expenses paid from customer revenue

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said in a release its approval means that DP&L will end the collection of its annual $73 million retail stability charge.“ Instead, a residential customer using 750 kilowatt hours per month will see a monthly bill increase of $2.92 during the term of the” new charge, the PUCO said.

A DP&L spokeswoman concurred that the PUCO’s estimate and disagreed with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel in its $9 a month estimate.

About the Author