Minnesota regulators to investigate gas, electric costs

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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigation into the affordability of electric and natural gas utilities whose rates are regulated by the state.

State regulators are investigating the affordability of electricity and natural gas rates, and they’re asking Minnesotans to share how those costs have affected them.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigation into the affordability of electric and natural gas utilities whose rates are regulated by the state.

The commission has scheduled the first of three informational sessions for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. It says a panel discussion will cover how customers experience utility costs and how affordability should be defined and measured.

“We want to hear varying perspectives and get input from local and national exp...