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CenterPoint Energy recently filed a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for its rate case submitted in November 2023, to adjust natural gas distribution service rates in 2024 and 2025. The company reached a settlement agreement with all intervening parties including: Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Office of Attorney General – Residential Utilities Division, Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, LIUNA of Minnesota and North Dakota, and Suburban Rate Authority.
If approved by the Commission, CenterPoint’s rate adjustment will enable the company to: