Tag: WV Public Service Commission

Outcry Prompts Suspension of Williamson Water Rate Hike

State regulators have suspended a nearly 50 percent rate increase for Williamson’s water customers and ordered a review.

The Public Service Commission ordered the suspension and review last week after it received a petition opposing the increase signed by more than 900 Williamson residents and water customers.

The petition says the rate increase will place an undue burden on customers.

The Williamson Daily News reports that the city adopted an ordinance raising the rates in August in an effort to cover a $1.2 million debt owed to Veolia Water. The private company manages the city’s water and sewer system.

The PSC suspended the rates until Jan. 29, 2016, and appointed an administrative law judge to review them.

Mason County Manufacturer Close to Resuming Production

Felman Production CEO Mordechai Korf says the idled Mason County manufacturer is one step closer to resuming operations.
Members of United Steelworkers Local 5171 approved modifications to their contract with the company last week.

 
Korf says the modifications strengthen the New Haven plant’s long-term viability.
 
Details of the changes weren’t released.
 
The plant produces silicomanganese. It ceased operations in July 2013 and laid off more than 140 workers.
 
Earlier this month, the West Virginia Public Service Commission authorized a special electricity rate plan for the company. The plan enables Felman to buy electricity from Appalachian Power at as much as $9 million a year off its full rate.
 
Opponents of the special rate have asked the PSC to reconsider its decision.

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