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PRECorp files for rate adjustment

Cooperative seeks rate increases to cover losses from declines in energy industry

Powder River Energy (PRECorp) has filed an application to adjust its rates for 2020, which would in turn impact what residential and industrial users can expect to pay for their electricity. The move will also change the basic charge and introduce cost-saving Time of Use rates for members.

The application would also see Coal Bed Methane (CBM) classes largely reintegrated into the General Service and Large Power classes to acknowledge the decline in usage by these members.

If the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) approves the move, PRECorp would aim to implement the changes this Septem...