Comments sought on proposed hook-up fees

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting comments on an application from CDS Stoneridge Utilities to increase hook-up fees for new customers.

The utility, which serves customers in Bonner County, said it no longer had in-house contractors that were able to perform hook-ups for new customers.

After reviewing its costs that included third-party bids for new connections from 2021 to 2023, it determined certain increases were needed.

CDS also said new homes in the area typically request 1-inch service meters instead of the ¾-inch meter that had been used.

Written comments are being accepted until Feb. 15. Comments are required to be filed through the commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment electronically, go online to puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Case Comment Form” link on the upper left side of the page and complete it using case number SWS-W-23-02. If filing by e-mail, comments are required to be submitted to the commission secretary and CDS at the e-mail addresses listed below.

If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission and CDS at these addresses:

For the commission: Commission Secretary, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074; via email, secretary@puc.idaho.gov; or for express mail, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714.

For CDS Stoneridge Utilities: Teresa Zamora, Administrative Assistant, CDS Stoneridge Utilities, LLC, P.O. Box 298, Blanchard, ID 83804; or via email, utilities@stoneridgeidaho.com.

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