Home Energy Assistance Charges. The Utilities will increase the monthly residential meter charge (for gas and electric meters) for the Home Energy Assistance (“HEA”) program from the current $0.16 per meter to $0.25 per meter, which increase shall remain effective until the effective date of new base rates for the Utilities.
Home Energy Assistance Charges. The Parties agree that KU will increase its monthly residential charge for the Home Energy Assistance (“HEA”) program from the current $0.25 per month to $0.30 per month, which shall remain effective through June 30, 2021, regardless of whether the Utilities file one or more base-rate cases during that commitment period. The Parties further agree that LG&E will continue its monthly residential charge (for gas and electric service) for the Home Energy Assistance (“HEA”) program at $0.25 per month, which shall remain effective until the effective date of new base rates for the Utilities following their next general base-rate cases. The change to the KU HEA charge is reflected in the proposed tariff sheets attached hereto as Stipulation Exhibit 7.