Burns supports proposed rate decrease for Peoples Natural Gas
‘Fair and reasonable’ decision would benefit Cambria County residents, families
Rep. Frank Burns September 4, 2019 | 2:24 PM
EBENSBURG, Sept. 4 – As part of his ongoing efforts to advocate for all Cambria County residents, state Rep. Frank Burns has sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, formally supporting Peoples Natural Gas Co.'s proposed rate decrease and encouraging the PUC to quickly approve the utility’s request.
Burns, D-Cambria, said under an agreement negotiated this summer, residential customers would see an 8.6% drop in their monthly gas bills, beginning Oct. 1.
“Many Cambria County residents will benefit from this rate reduction, including those who are struggling to make ends meet,” Burns said. “The average customer could see a reduction in their bill of about $7 dollars each month. During these challenging economic times, this kind of savings is very meaningful to them.”
In April, Burns encouraged residents to attend public hearings hosted by the PUC on a proposed rate increase from Peoples Natural Gas.
“When you speak up and make your voice heard, you get results,” Burns added. “I will continue to support and fight for all Cambria County residents – both locally and in Harrisburg –because it’s the right thing to do.”