Members approved regulations (R182‑24, R202‑24) that clarify how alternative rate‑making proposals interact with general rate cases and extend integrated resource planning to gas utilities; staff and the Public Utilities Commission explained consumer safeguards and timing.

Public Utilities Commission testimony highlighted recent PUC decisions that reduced customer costs, expanded consumer assistance and set interconnection support — and raised concern that Minnesota’s interim-rate statute can produce sizable short-term bill increases before final rate review.

Utilities staff presented 2027 rate scenarios and said the fully funded 'red/orange/yellow' scenario raises an estimated $11.73 per month for a typical 90,000-gallon household; the payment would fund major projects including a replacement water-treatment plant and reservoir expansion.

The Office of Consumer Counsel explained discovery, testimony, hearings and briefing timelines for PURA's review. OCC said it has filed over 300 interrogatories and that its testimony indicates most of Connecticut Water's requested increase should be reduced.

The Public Utilities Commission suspended the proposed Black Hills Colorado Electric tariffs, set the matter for hearing and opened a 30-day intervention period after staff and the consumer advocate protested a filing seeking roughly $26.7 million in additional base-rate revenue.

During review of the draft FY2026–27 operating budget, a council member said the $3.18 monthly water charge approved in December 2025 (originally dedicated to an LCRA firm water contract) is still being billed despite negotiations with LCRA halting; the speaker said the fee raised the monthly minimum from $47.85 to $51.03 and urged transparency before any additional rate increases.

The company is updating its capital budget based on feedback regarding spending concerns.

Commission discusses risks of 15-year contracts for large load customers and potential tariff changes.

The commission discussed rising water and sewer charges tied to aging infrastructure and pass‑through rates from regional providers. Staff said a rate‑study and options to shift from volume to more fixed charges will be on upcoming agendas; commissioners asked for comparative cost modeling and clearer allocation of street restoration costs after utility work.

The Public Service Commission took under advisement a joint application by Maryland American Water and Nexus27s Maryland Water Service after the Office of People27s Counsel warned a statutory provision could make the negotiated purchase price become the selling utility27s rate-making rate base. Staff recommended approval subject to commitments;

The Michigan City Sanitary District posted a draft rate-and-fee ordinance and exhibits, including system development charges and a proposed 14.5% surcharge for customers outside city limits; a public hearing and special meeting is set for July 9 at 5 p.m. in City Hall chambers.

Witnesses disputed how to reflect a single large transportation bypass‑firm (TBF) customer whose planned ramp in mid‑2026 drives a material portion of projected 2026 volumes. UAE seeks a month‑by‑month alignment so costs and billing determinants match; Enbridge proposes caps or phased mitigation.