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Regulatory Decisions

Rate Case Roundup: Illinois

The Illinois Commerce Commission released two rate case decisions in May, one for an electric utility and one for a natural gas local distribution company (LDC). In the electric rate docket, Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company had petitioned for $1.9 million in additional revenues, representing an overall increase of 16.75%. Although the commission assented to the entirety of the request, it did not agree to allocate the increase to all customer classes on a uniform across-the-board basis. 

Rate Case Roundup: Louisiana

The formula rate plan in effect for Southwestern Electric Power will adjust downward the utility's target ROE.

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.

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.

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