Coal Plant Closure
Idaho Power can accelerate depreciation and cost recovery associated with retiring the North Valmy Power Plant.
Rate Case Roundup: Kentucky
Although approving an increase in base rates for an electric cooperative, the Kentucky Public Service Commission acted to keep the revenue increase at the lowest level possible, by disallowing a portion of the costs of retirement, life insurance, health care, and dental benefits claimed by the co-op, Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. The commission ruled that the smaller increase still would allow Farmers to meet its financial obligations, including satisfying the terms of its loan agreements.
Colorado Rejects Claims of Commissioner Bias
Recusal motions filed in a revenue requirement case for Black Hills/Colorado Electric Utility Co.
Rate Case Roundup: Florida
In a settlement, Gulf Power Co. was permitted to raise its rates by $61.99 million. That compares to the $106 million for which the company had first petitioned.
Universal Service Programs
BellSouth Telecom. d/b/a AT&T North Carolina relinquishes its ETC designation in certain areas.
What do these 58 energy people have in common?
Azeema Akram, Comm. Vicky Bailey, Art Beattie, Charles Berckmann, Comm. Linda Breathitt, Comm. Nora Brownell …
Rate Case Roundup: Delaware
Delaware PSC authorized Delmarva Power & Light to increase its rates by $31.5 million, predicated in part on a ROE of 9.70%.
Federal Court Upholds FERC's Approval of PJM Rules
The amended rules filed by PJM pertained to purchases and sales of capacity within the RTO’s purview.
Rate Case Roundup: Arkansas
Oklahoma Gas & Electric fared much better before the Arkansas PSC last month than it had before the Oklahoma CC two months earlier.
PUF Short Vid: Chloe, See What Candles Cost Me
You need to see Branko Terzic’s amusing 1-minute video: you might go off grid when camping, at $245/kWh, but not when home.