CHICAGO — Midwestern Power Co. introduced a new line item covering the cost of the state commission's investigation into the utility's profits. The 'Regulatory Review Fee' ensures customers fund the audit regarding price hikes. Commission Chair Ellen Vorhes defended the logic. "You are funding the paperwork that justifies stealing from you," Vorhes said.
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Utility Customers Billed For Cost Of Investigation Into Utility Profits
Expert Weighs In
“You are funding the paperwork that justifies stealing from you,”
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