IN TIIE MAT IER OF the Utilities Commission Act, S.B.C. 1980, c. 60, as amended and IN TIIE MAT IER OF an Application by Hemlock Valley Electrical Services Ltd. BEFORE: J.G. McIntyre, ) Chainnan; and ) N. Martin, ) July 30, 1992 Commissioner ) o R D E R WHEREAS: A. On August 1, 1991, Hemlock Valley Electrical Services Ltd. ("HVES") filed for Commission approval of an Application for a permanent increase pursuant to Section 67(2) of the Utilities Commission Act (lithe Act"), and for interim rate relief pursuant to Sections 67(2) and 106(1) of the Act; and B. On September 23, 1991, the Commission issued Order No. G-87-91 granting HVES an interim increase in rates of 2.0 ¢/kW.h to all customers, effective with consumption on and after September 1, 1991; and C. The Commission reviewed correspondence from customers concerning the interim increase and concluded that a public hearing was not in the public interest; and D. The Commission has reviewed the Application and supporting material and finds that the return on equity and rate base will be lower than the approved rates of return; and E. The Commission finds that the confirmation of the general interim increase is necessary and in the public interest. NOW THEREFORE the Commission orders as follows: 1. The general interim increase of 2.0 ¢/kW.h to all customers, approved by Order No. G-87-91, is confirmed as permanent effective September 1, 1991. 2. The Commission will accept, subject to timely filing, amended Electric Tariff rate sch ules that confmn the permanent, general rate increase. DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this July, 1992. John G. McIntyre , Chainnan /mmc BCUC/Order/HVES-Permanent Increase 900 HOWE
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