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$6 Million

Rate Increase

Requested

Potomac Edison sent out notices to its customers this week that the utility has filed an application with the State Corporation Commission, requesting a S6.222,761 permanent increase in its rates and charges for electrical service to be effective for service rendered on and after March 1, 1979.

A public hearing on the application is scheduled for February 9, at 10 a.m. in the SCC courtroom, Blanton Building, Richmond. Written comments regarding the requested rate increase can be mailed to William C. Young, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, Blanton Building, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, Va. 23209.

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