Equitable Gas Looks To Raise Rates

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 to investigate a proposed 10% increase in gas rates by Equitable Gas. The investigation is standard procedure for the commission, and is to be presented by March, 30 2009. Equitable Gas claims that the rate increase is needed to cover the rising operation and maintenance costs, as well as to recover the costs of current and future investments aimed at increasing the quality of service for it's customers.