New York Municipal Aggregation Programs
Seven towns allowed to negotiate electricity supply arrangements on behalf of their citizens.
Regulatory Decisions
Montana Commissioners Support Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Travis Kavulla: CPP “less about carbon emissions than it was about raw political power.”
Mississippi PSC Chair Hashly Criticizes Perry's Plan
State commission was “not aware of any studies" to support the premise of the DOE/FERC plan.
Alaska Approves Permanent Tariff
Alaska Electric Light & Power rates and rules were approved for EV charging service.
Electric Supply Complaints Down in Texas
Third straight year of declining complaints, a 14% drop from last year.
Idaho: Merger Plans Announced
Avista plans to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro One.
Virginia Rejects Renewable Energy Rider
Appalachian Power must first establish that the proposed rate is just and reasonable.
California Allocates Funds for Economically Challenged Communities
Many citizens in lower-income communities reside in less energy-efficient buildings.
New York Reverses Order on AMR Opt-Out Fees
Utility must accommodate customer requests not to have smart meters.
California Adopts Restricted Definition of Fixed Cost
Fixed costs not just customer-related, but also must be customer-specific.