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Regulatory Decisions

Rate Case Roundup: Kentucky

On a single day, the Kentucky Public Service Commission released a pair of decisions addressing new revenue levels for two sister energy utilities, Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E). The two utilities had prosecuted their cases together, with each case being resolved by substantially similar settlements. 

Rate Case Roundup: Arizona

As the second quarter drew to a close and the summer season began, regulatory officials around the country continued their reviews of utility rate plans. As has become the norm, many of the commission decisions reported below rested on settlement proposals.

Meter Seizures in New York

New York dismissed a consumer protection group’s petition regarding repossession of meters.

New York Community Solar Plan

ConEd to proceed with its plan for a “shared solar pilot.”

Telecom Merger

Control of Level 3 will be transferred to CenturyLink in a $34 billion transaction.

Alternative Energy Providers

Michigan clarified regulations limiting numbers of customers served by alternative electric suppliers.

Montana Gas Conservation

Montana-Dakota Utilities to continue its natural gas conservation programs for now.

Vermont Endorses New Budgets for EE Providers

Various energy efficiency measures resulted in a “dramatic” reduction in energy demand.

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