April 5, 2013

Update:  On April 2, 2013, Duke filed a joint stipulation with the PUCO, rather than litigating the case.  Accordingly, Duke and signatory parties agreed to an increase of $49 million annually, which is a decrease from Duke’s initial request of $86.6 million annually.  The OMAEG has not actively participated in this case because we do not have members in Duke’s territory and the PUCO Staff report did not raise significant issues.  Therefore, the OMAEG did not sign the stipulation but did not oppose it either.  The PUCO will likely issue an entry soon.  We will continue to monitor this case.