UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2017
Commission File Number | Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter and principal office address and telephone number | State of Incorporation | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. | |||
0-49807 | Washington Gas Light Company 101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20080 (703) 750-4440 | District of Columbia and Virginia | 53-0162882 | |||
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: None
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On March 3, 2017, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (PSC of DC) issued an Order approving an overall increase in rates for Washington Gas of $8.5 million. This increase is based on a hypothetical 55.7% equity component of the Washington Gas' capital structure and an overall return of 7.57%, which retained the current return on equity of 9.25%. Washington Gas had requested an increase of $17.3 million, assuming a 57.1% equity component and a 10.25% return on equity. Any appeal of the Order must be filed on or before April 3, 2017. Washington Gas is currently considering its options in this matter.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Washington Gas Light Company (Registrant) | ||||
Date: March 10, 2017 | /s/ William R. Ford | |||
William R. Ford | ||||
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||
(Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||