Nebraska PSC Adopts Cold Weather Rule

On June 13, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted a winter moratorium on disconnects for low-income natural gas ratepayers. The rule states that a utility may not disconnect a customer between November 1 and March 31 if the customer has documentation of eligibility for low-income energy assistance.

The rule further states that all residential customers that have a disconnect during the cold weather period must adhere to the following in order to restore service. They must pay one-fourth of their arrearages plus their most recent bill and enter a payment plan to pay the remaining arrearages in installments over no less than three months or as agreed between the ratepayer and the utility. If a customer defaults on the payment plan, the utility may disconnect service after providing proper notification.

The cold weather rules are part of adopted amendments to the Natural Gas and Pipeline Rules and Regulations and can be read on the PSC website.

Source: PSC website

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