在伊利诺伊州商务委员会批准之前,人民天然气公司要求每月提高费率10至11美元,2026至2027年,以取代老旧的管道。 Peoples Gas seeks a $10–11 monthly rate hike by 2026–2027 to replace aging pipes, pending Illinois Commerce Commission approval.

人民燃气公司正在寻求提高费率,从2026年或2027年开始,平均芝加哥家庭账单每月可增加10至11美元,理由是需要更换1 000多英里的老铁管,改善系统安全和可靠性。 Peoples Gas is seeking a rate increase that could add $10 to $11 monthly to the average Chicago household bill starting in 2026 or 2027, citing the need to replace over 1,000 miles of aging iron pipes and improve system safety and reliability. 该提案正由伊利诺伊州商业委员会审查,其原因是与通货膨胀和AI数据中心需求增加有关的能源成本不断上升。 The proposal, under review by the Illinois Commerce Commission, comes amid rising energy costs linked to inflation and increased demand from AI data centers. 包括公民公用事业委员会在内的批评者认为,鉴于2023年最近的大幅上升,以及家庭日益承受的财政压力,这一升幅过高。 Critics, including the Citizens Utility Board, argue the hike is excessive given a recent major rate increase in 2023 and growing financial strain on families. 预计最后决定将在11个月的审查进程后作出。 The final decision is expected after an 11-month review process.