Low-Income Challenges in California
California forms Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group to advise on clean energy options.
Regulatory Decisions
Minnesota Stays the Course on Monthly Customer Charges
Minnesota Power allowed to increase rates $12.6 million out of $55 million requested.
Federal Tax Cuts Lead to Lower Revenue Requirement in Missouri
Although evidentiary hearings had already occurred and the record closed by the time the federally promulgated Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was signed into law by President Trump last December 22, the Missouri Public Service Commission opted to go ahead and account for some of the tax changes in the natural gas rate case for which the hearings had been held.
Washington OKs Utility Transfer for Recreational Use
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has agreed with an electric utility’s assertions that it may lawfully grant a license for use of utility-owned land for purposes of public recreation, with no associated rate-making or accounting treatment necessary since the utility, Puget Sound Energy (PSE), will not be transferring any actual ownership interest in real property. At issue are certain right-of-way (ROW) corridors held by the utility in King County, which county had requested authority to manage and use the ROWs for public recreational purposes.
Court Affirms Reduced Period of Renewal
Duke Energy Carolinas can renew its license to operate a hydroelectric facility for a 40-year term.
Customer Aggregation in Virginia
Reynolds Group Holdings takes advantage of Virginia’s competitive electric supply program.
QF Contract Terms in Oregon
Terms of PPAs start as of the day the QF commences commercial operation.
Lead Water Lines in Wisconsin
PSC draws attention to Wisconsin's recently signed Leading on Lead Act.
Gas Pipeline Rates in Maryland
FERC approved a settlement agreement in a pipeline rate case involving Eastern Shore Natural Gas.
Grid Modernization Efforts in D.C.
PSC investigates modernizing local energy delivery infrastructure.