Has the FortisBC two-tiered rate system negatively affected your pocketbook?
The two-tiered rate structure, embedded in the Fortis 2014-2018 multi-year rate order, increases the cost of electricity after the first 1,600 kilowatts used in a billing period. Unfortunately, for the people who live in rural areas where there are no alternatives to electricity and who live in sub-standard housing that requires more energy to heat, this increase has made it difficult for many residents to pay their utility bills and meet their basic needs.
If your household has been impacted by the FortisBC two-tiered rate system, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) would like to hear from you.
The Regional District proposes to register as an intervener to the FortisBC 2017 rate design application to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) later this year and is looking to gather supporting documentation on the impacts to citizens to add as supporting evidence in our application.
Please send in your testimonial to Christie Lang by email ([email protected]) or deliver to 101 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C., V2A 5J9.
Testimonials should be a brief, honest depiction of the effects on your household (no more than a half page) and should include your name, location and contact information, for the purpose of any follow-up questions we may have.
Your personal contact information will be kept confidential.
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