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Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Notice of Utility Tariff Filing (UAU)

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Notice #225567

What is this notice about?

Unified Alaskan Utilities (UAU) has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to raise its water service rates. UAU is asking for a 10.59% increase if the Commission suspends the filing for further review, or a 9.17% increase if it does not, plus changes to some one-time fees, starting November 27, 2026. The public can comment until 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

UAU filed tariff filing TA16-730, a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year, asking to change its rates. The Commission must give public notice of the utility tariff filing.

What action is being taken?

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is reviewing UAU's request to raise its postage stamp service rates (one set of rates for all its customers) by 10.59% if the filing is suspended or 9.17% if it is not, and to revise its non-recurring fees and special charges. For example, the residential flat rate would go from $76.94 to $85.06 per month, the commercial flat rate from $87.04 to $96.26 per month, the volume rate from $5.36 to $5.93 per 1,000 gallons, the customer charge for a ¾-1” meter from $84.23 to $93.15 per month, water turn-on or turn-off during business hours from $122.00 to $145.00, and during non-business hours from $172.00 to $187.00 (proposed rates shown are for if the filing is suspended). The Commission may approve rates that differ from what UAU proposed.

Who is involved: Unified Alaskan Utilities (UAU) and its customers

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

Reference TA16-730 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of your comments with UAU at P.O. Box 233368, Anchorage, AK 99523. The complete filing can be viewed at the Commission's office or at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “TA16-730” in the Find a Matter search box. People with disabilities who need special accommodations, aids, services, or alternative formats should contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973, or rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 23, 2026.

Contact

David Kranich, Utility Manager
Unified Alaskan Utilities (UAU)
(907) 222-4084
P.O. Box 233368, Anchorage, AK 99523

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 16, 2026: Notice published
  • Oct 23, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations
  • Oct 30, 2026: Public comment deadline, 5:00 p.m.
  • Nov 27, 2026: UAU's requested effective date for the new rates

Original notice text
Notice of Utility Tariff Filing The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that Unified Alaskan Utilities (UAU), filed TA16-730, a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year. With this filing, UAU requests a 10.59% increase to its postage stamp service rates if the filing is suspended and a 9.17% increase to its postage stamp service rates if the filing is not suspended. UAU also proposes revisions to its non-recurring fees and special charges and requested an effective date of November 27, 2026. A sample of the current and proposed postage stamp service rates and non-recurring fees and special charges is shown below. Description Current Rate Proposed Rate if Suspended Residential Flat Rate Service Charge $76.94 per month $85.06 per month Commercial Flat Rate Service Charge $87.04 per month $96.26 per month Volume Rate per 1,000 Gallons $5.36 $5.93 Customer Charge for ¾-1” Meter $84.23 per month $93.15 per month Non-Recurring Charges Water Turn-on or Turn-off during business hours $122.00 $145.00 Water Turn-on or Turn-off during non-business hours $172.00 $187.00 This notice does not detail every proposed revision, and the Commission may approve a rate or classification which varies from that proposed. You may obtain more information about this filing by contacting David Kranich, Utility Manager at UAU, at P.O. Box 233368, Anchorage, AK 99523; phone: (907) 222-4084. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office, at 701 West Eighth Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “TA16-730” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026, at the Commission address given above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx Please reference TA16-730 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with UAU at its address above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973 or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 23, 2026. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this 16th day of October 2026. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA Gretchen Larsen Finance Section Manager

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