AZ SM1001

Urges the Arizona Corporation Commission to establish a more efficient rate case process that reduces time and costs for private water company rate requests.

Calls for private water companies to publicly disclose their plans and expected costs during the planning phase of projects that will result in ratepayer rate increases.

Requests the Commission establish reasonable limits on legal and other rate case costs that can be passed to ratepayers.

Asks the Commission to consider the reduced financial risk of monopoly water companies compared to competitive businesses when setting rates of return.

Urges the Commission to require private water companies to maintain rates consistent with surrounding companies or consolidate operations, and to establish rate structures that encourage water conservation.