Washington Gas – a regulated natural gas utility providing service to more than 1.1 million customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – filed an application (Docket No. FC1137) on February 26 with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) to increase its base rates for natural gas service, generating $17.4 million in additional annual revenue. The typical residential heating customer would see a 9.6 percent gas bill increase or, on average, about $7.94 extra per month.
The revenue increase includes $4.5 million associated with natural gas system upgrades previously approved by the commission and currently being paid by customers through monthly surcharges.
