I/M/O The Possible Implementation of a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) For Water and Wastewater Utilities, BPU Docket No. WO10090655

On August 4, 2010 the Board of Public Utilities issued an Order in the Matter of the Petition of New Jersey American Water Company for Authorization to Implement a Distribution System Improvement Charge, denying the Petitioner's request and instituting a Stakeholder Process to provide the necessary foundation for the Board to determine if and how to implement a global DSIC program.

Comments filed by the Division of Rate Counsel on February 17, 2012.

Supplemental Comments filed by the Division of Rate Counsel on April 4, 2011.

Comments, filed by the Division of Rate Counsel on December 30, 2010.

I/M/O/ New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer Service; Change in Depreciation Rates; and other Tariff Modifications, BPU Docket No. WR11070460, OAL Docket No. PUC09799-2011N

On July 29, 2011, New Jersey-American Water Inc., filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking a rate increase of $95.5 million or approximately 15.5% over pro-forma present rate revenues of $565 million.  The actual percentage increases applicable to specific customers will vary according to the applicable rate schedule and level of each customer's usage.  The Company also proposes to implement a Conservation Plan Tracker and Water Efficiency Tracker in support of its proposed conservation plan.

Board Order and Stipulation of Settlement

Direct Testimony of Robert Henkes, Michael J. Majoros, Jr., Andrea Crane, Brian Kalcic, Howard J. Woods, Jr, and David C. Parcell filed on behalf of the Division of Rate Counsel on January 13, 2012.

Public Hearing Statement, given by Debra F. Robinson, Deputy Rate Counsel on December 6. 2011 at the Ocean City Public Library in Ocean City, NJ.

Petition of United Water New Jersey for Authority to Issue and Sell up to $75 Million Dollars Principal Amount Taxable Bonds, BPU Docket No. WF10120914 

On December 6, 2010, United Water New Jersey submitted a petition to the Board of Public Utilities seeking authority to issue up to $75,000,000 in long-term debt.  The net proceeds from the sale and delivery of the Bonds will be applied to the redemption of $40 million of the Company’s tax-exempt First Mortgage bonds; $26 million worth of short-term debt; and $9 million of preferred stock.

Comments filed by the Division of Rate Counsel on January 31, 2011.

Petition of United Water New Jersey Inc. for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Water Service and Other Tariff Changes, BPU Docket No. WR09120987

On December 9, 2009, United Water New Jersey filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval for an increase in rates for water service of 21.3%, or approximately $37.8 million in additional revenues per year.  In addition, the petition also seeks to establish a Distribution System Improvement Charge and an Energy and Chemicals Cost Adjustment Clause.  Under United's proposal, a residential customer using an average of about 22,000 gallons of water per quarter will see his or her bill increase from $115.70 to $144.94, an increase of $28.24 per quarter of 25.3%.  

Direct Testimony of Mitchell I. Sorta, Brian Kalcic, Howard Woods, Robert Henkes, and Matthew Kahal filed on behalf of the Division of Rate Counsel on June 8, 2010.

Public Hearing Statement given by Christine M. Juarez, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on April 15, 2010 in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Andover Utility Company -   Petition for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Wastewater Service and Other Tariff Charges. BPU DKT NO. WR09050413 OAL DKT. NO. PUC-7548-09

Direct Testimony of Robert J. Henkes on Behalf Of Rate Counsel (11/13/09)

I/M/O New Jersey-American Water Company for Authorization to Implement a Distribution System Improvement Charge ("DSIC"), BPU Docket No. WO08050358

On May 23, 2008, New Jersey American Water Company filed a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval of a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC).  The DSIC as currently proposed will result in self implementing, provisional rate adjustments each calendar quarter to customer bills to recover the cost for water and sewer system improvements. The Company proposes to apply the DSIC as a percentage of each customer’s bill and that percentage will not exceed 7.5% of the Company’s gross revenues from the prior year, exclusive of DSIC charges.  

Reply Brief of the Department of the Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel filed on May 20, 2009.

Initial Brief of the Department of the Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel filed on April 17, 2009.

Direct Testimony of Howard J. Woods, Jr. and Robert J. Henkes filed on behalf of the Department of the Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel on January 9, 2009. 

Public Hearing Statement given by Paul Flanagan, Deputy Public Advocate on January 6, 2009 at the Maplewood Library in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Petition of Aqua New Jersey for Approval of Municipal Consent to Provide Water Service to a Portion of the Borough of Alpha, BPU Docket No. WE08040281

On April 29, 2008, Aqua New Jersey Inc. filed a petition with the State of New Jersey, Board of Public Utilities requesting its approval of a municipal consent granted by the Borough of Alpha, Warren County.  The proposed franchised area is an undeveloped area of the Borough which includes a portion of the Borough's affordable housing compliance parcel.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on April 28, 2009.

Petition of United Water West Milford for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Wastewater Service and Other Tariff Changes, BPU Docket No. WR08100928, OAL Docket No. PUC 13760-08.

On October 21, 2008, United Water West Milford filed a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval of an increase in revenues of $339,888.  A residential customer will see his or her bill increase from $161.13 to $296.01, an increase of $134.88 per quarter or 83.71%.

Public Hearing Statement given by Christine Juarez, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on February 13, 2009 at the Bald Eagle Commons Building.

Petition of United Water Arlington Hills Sewerage Inc. for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Wastewater Service and Other Tariff Charges, BPU Docket No WR08100929, OAL Docket No. PUC 13761-08.

On October 21, 2008, United Water Arlington Hills filed a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval of an increase in revenues of $339,398.  A residential customer using 6,000 gallons of water bi-monthly will see his or her sewerage bill increase from $106.12 to $159.58, an increase of $53.46 bi-monthly or 50.38%.

Public Hearing Statement given by Susan McClure, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on February 9, 2009 at the Arlington.

Petition of Aqua New Jersey Inc. for Approval of a Municipal Consent to Provide Water Service to a Portion of Upper Freehold Township, BPU Docket No. WF08040230 

On April 14, 2008, Aqua New Jersey Water Company filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for approval of a municipal consent granted by Upper Freehold Township pursuant to Ordinance No. 196-08 adopted on February 21, 2008. 

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on August 25, 2008.

Petition of United Water Toms River Inc. for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Water Service and other Tariff Changes, BPU Docket No. WR080030139, OAL Docket No. PUCRA 03509.

On March 6, 2008, United Water filed a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval for an increase in revenues of $14.9 million or approximately 91% over current base rates.

Public Hearing Statement given by Debra F. Robinson, Deputy Public Advocate on June 23, 2008 at the Toms River High School in Toms River, NJ.

I/M/O New Jersey-American Water Company Inc. for Approval of Increased Tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer Service; Increased Depreciation Rates and other Tariff Revisions, BPU Docket No. WR08010029, OAL Docket No. PUC0319-08 

On January 14, 2008, New Jersey-American Water Company Inc., filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking to increase rates for water and sewer service.  In the current rate case, New Jersey-American proposes a rate increase of $124,745,975 or 23.35%.  The actual percentage increase applicable to specific customers will vary according to the applicable rate schedule and level of each customer's usage.

Public Hearing Statement given by Susan Mcclure, Deputy Public Advocate on May 6, 2008 in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Fayson Lake Water Company - Application to Execute Notes, BPU Docket No. WF07090593 On July 31, 2007, Fayson Lake Water Company filed a petition with supporting documentation requesting the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to grant authority for the Company to execute two Notes payable in more than one year from the date thereof. The lender involved with both notes will be Sussex Bank, a New Jersey Banking Corporation.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on February 13, 2008.

Gordon's Corner Water Company - Request for Approval of an Increase in Rates, BPU Docket No. WR07090707 On September 26, 2007, Gordon’s Corner filed a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities seeking approval for an increase in revenues of $961,463 or 10.91%. The average quarterly bill for a residential customer using 27,000 gallons will increase from $131.49 to $151.35, a 15.1% increase.

Public Hearing Statement given by Debra F. Robinson, Deputy Public Advocate on January 28, 2008 at the Manalapan Township Municipal Building.

Petition of Aqua New Jersey Inc.'s Maxim Wastewater Division for Approval of a Purchased Sewerage Treatment Adjustment Clause True-Up for 2006, BPU Docket No. WR07080632

Aqua New Jersey performed a true-up comparing actual revenues and expenses for the 2006 calendar year and determined that there was an over-recovery, including the estimated costs of this proceeding, of $15,034 for 2006.  As a result of this analysis, Aqua New Jersey Inc. has concluded that an adjustment should be made in the tariff rates.

Public Hearing Statement given by Gina M. Hunt, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on January 7, 2008, in Howell, New Jersey.

I/M/O New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. for Approval of a Municipal Consent Granted by the Township of Mantua, County of Gloucester and a Resolution Issued by the Mantua Township Municipal Utilities Authority to Serve the Area to be Developed as the South Jersey Technology Park, BPU Docket No. WE07060372 On June 6, 2007, NJAWC filed a petition with the Board of Public Utilities requesting its approval of a municipal consent, Ordinance No. O-08-2007, granted in perpetuity by the Township of Mantua on March 27, 2007, to add, extend, operate and maintain water facilities on property located in the Township.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on December 11, 2007

I/M/O New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. for Approval of a Municipal Consent Granted by the Township of Westhampton, County of Burlington BPU Docket No. WE06110820 On November 17, 2006, the New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. filed a Petition with the Board of Public Utilities requesting approval of a municipal consent by the Township of Westhampton.  New Jersey-American wants to provide water service to a newly proposed residential development.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on October 25, 2007.

East Coast Oakwood Apartments Sewage, LLC - Request for Approval of a Transfer of Control of Oakwood Village Sewerage Associates, L.L.C, BPU Docket No. WM07070535 

On July 17, 2007, East Coast Oakwood Apartment Sewage, LLC, filed a petition to acquire a one hundred percent (100%) ownership in Oakwood Village Sewerage Associates, L.L. C, a public utility regulated by the Board.  The Petition was filed to facilitate a much larger transaction whereby East Coast Residential Associates and affiliated entities, will be purchasing eighty-six major rental properties from Westminster Management and affiliated entities.  The majority of these rental properties are located in New Jersey, including the Oakwood Village Apartments complex, in Mount Olive Township, Morris County, New Jersey, which receives sewer service from Oakwood Village.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel on August 30, 2007 Public Hearing Statement given by Gina M. Hunt, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on August 16, 2007 at the Mount Olive Public Library.

Aqua New Jersey, Inc. - Issuance Of Bonds, BPU Docket No. WF07030196 On March 21, 2007, Aqua New Jersey filed a petition to issue up to $4,000,000 principal amount of first mortgage bonds. The Company proposes to use the proceeds to refinance existing debt, and intends to issue such bonds through private placement.

Comments filed by Rate Counsel approving the transaction with provisions on August 9, 2007.

Lawrenceville Water Company- Request for Approval of an Increase in Rates for Water Service, BPU Docket No. WR07010062

Lawrenceville Water Company which serves approximately 2,600 customers in Lawrence Township on January 31, 2007 filed a Petition before the Board of Public Utilities seeking approval for an increase in rates of $438,928 or approximately 47.91% in additional revenues per year. Lawrenceville is seeking financing to enable it to undertake a capital program to install two generators for emergency situations, to replace 2 inch water mains with 6 inch water mains and replace telemetric equipment that coordinates replenishment of water tower levels. The Company represents that the proposed rate increase will support the required capital improvement program. 

Rate Counsel is reviewing the filing.  A public hearing was held on June 12, 2007 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey where members of the public were able to voice their concerns.

Public hearing Statement given by Gina M. Hunt, Assistant Deputy Public Advocate on June 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Petition of Lawrenceville Water Company for Approval of an Increase in its Rates for Water Service, BPU Docket No. WR07010062.

UNITED WATER NEW JERSEY, UNITED WATER TOMS RIVER, UNITED WATER LAMBERTVILLE, UNITED WATER MID-ATLANTIC, AND GAZ de FRANCE – Request for Approval of Change in Ownership, BPU Docket No. WM06110767

United Water New Jersey which serves approximately 250,000 customers in 75 municipalities in New Jersey on November 1, 2006 filed a Petition before the Board of Public Utilities seeking approval of a change in ownership and control. United Water represents that the proposed transaction will not involve any transfer of franchises, assets, or customers and the Petition does not seek any changes in rates charged or services provided by the United Water to their customers.

Rate Counsel is reviewing the filing.  A public hearing was held on May 31, 2007 in Hackensack, New Jersey where members of the public were able to voice their concerns.

Public Hearing Statement given by Debra F. Robinson, Deputy Public Advocate on January May 31, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in Hackensack, New Jersey; Petition of United Water New Jersey, United Water Toms river, United Water Lambertville, United Water Mid-Atlantic, and GAZ de France for Approval as Needed for a Change in Ownership and Control, BPU Docket No. WM06110767

Wallkill Sewer Company - Request for Authorization to Change 2004 and 2005 Purchased Sewerage Treatment Adjustment Clause Rates, BPU, Docket No. WR06090670

Wallkill Sewer Company which serves 315 customers in Hardyston Township on May 23, 2006 filed a Petition for approval of a Purchased Sewerage Treatment Adjustment Clause true-up for calendar years 2004 and 2005.  Wallkill’s sewage is treated by the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority. The increase is a pass through of charges to Wallkill from the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority. Wallkill in its filing is proposing a net over recovery combining 2004 and 2005 that will result in a refund to each of Wallkill’s 315 customers in the amount of $84.35 plus interest at 6% per year, a total annual refund of $89.41.

Rate Counsel is reviewing the matter.  A public hearing was held on January 31, 2007 at the Wallkill Valley High School where members of the public were able to voice their concerns.

Public Hearing Statement given by Debra F. Robinson, Deputy Public Advocate on January 31, 2007 6:00 p.m. at the Wallkill Valley High School in Hardystan Township, New Jersey; Petition of Wallkill Sewer Company For Authorization to change the Level of its 2005 and 2005 Purchased Sewerage Treatment Adjustment Clause. BPU Docket No. WR06090670.

Reply Brief Petition of Aqua New Jersey, Inc. For Approval of an Increase in Rates For Water Service and Other Tariff Changes. BPU Docket No. WR050121022, OAL Docket No. PUC 3338-06. August 30, 2006

Initial Brief Petition of Aqua New Jersey for approval of an increase in rates for water services and other tariff changes. BPU Docket No. WR05121022, OAL Docket No: PUC 3338-06. August 14, 2006

Direct Testimony & Exhibits of Howard J. Woods, Jr., P.E., Petition of Montague Sewer Company for an Increase in Rates and Charges for Sewer Service, BPU Docket No. WR05121056, OAL Docket No. PUC 1862-06, May 19, 2006.

Direct Testimony of Andrea C. Crane, Petition of Montague Sewer Company for an Increase in Rates and Charges for Sewer Service, BPU Docket No. WR05121056, OAL Docket No. PUC 1862-06, May 18, 2006.

Comments Petition of Applied Wastewater Management, Inc. for Approval of (1) Municipal Consent by the Township of Union, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; and (2) Extension of its Existing “COWS” Sewer Tariff to the new Service Area, BPU Docket No.WE05050414, April 19, 2006.

Comments Petition of Aqua New Jersey, Inc. for Approval of a Municipal Consent to Provide Water Service to Portions of the Borough of Alpha, BPU Docket No. WE05060542. February 27, 2006.

The New Jersey Division of the Rate Councel Annual Conference 2005 “ New Jersey’s Future: Emerging Challenges in Telecommunications and Water”

Comments In the Matter of a Pilot Program Allowing Sub-Metering in Residential Properties Regulated by the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency. BPU Docket No. AO05080734. September 12, 2005.

Comments Petition of New Jersey-American Water Company for Approval to Sell Real Property Located at 500 Grove Street in the Borough of Haddon Heights, County of Camden. BPU. Docket No. WM04111373. July 27, 2005.

Comments Petition of Applied Wastewater Management, Inc. for Approval of (1) Municipal Consent by the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey; and (2) Extension of its Existing “COWS” Tariff to the New Service Area. BPU Docket No. WE04101349. June 30, 2005.

Comments I/M/O the Application of Fayson Lake Water Company, a New Jersey Corporation, for Authority to Execute a Note Payable in more than One Year from the date thereof (Direct Loan from N.J. Environmental Infrastructure Trust). BPU Docket No. WF04121547. March 28, 2005.