Augusta objects to PUC staff advice in Maine Natural Gas rate hike request

Kennebec Journal

July 20, 2015

Steve Langsdorf is mentioned in this article on the City of Augusta and the Maine Natural Gas rate increase. The city filed to intervene in the increase out of concern it could have a large impact on local ratepayers.

Excerpt:

Stephen Langsdorf, city attorney, said the rate case is already underway; but as a municipality, the city still has the right to intervene. However, he warned the city needs to act quickly. The city’s petition to intervene was submitted to the PUC on Friday, the day after the council vote to do so.

Read the full article here.

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