Colorado Public Utilities Commission Weekly Meeting Agenda

Strategic Insights -

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued its weekly meeting agenda for August 31, covering various proceedings under the TRANSPORTATION, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, and ENERGY/WATER categories. Several items were listed for consent, discussion, and possible decisions. The telecommunication segment included filings by Rye Telephone Company and South Park Telephone Company for additional changes to switched access rates. Energy/Water proceedings involved applications by Public Service Company of Colorado and Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rye Telephone Company and South Park Telephone Company filed applications for additional changes to switched access rates, which were deemed complete and recommended for approval.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado submitted applications for approval of its 2021 Electric Resource Plan and Clean Energy Plan, as well as for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the Colorado's Power Pathway 345 kV transmission project.
  • Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC applied for approval to continue the off-system incentive sharing mechanism for an additional three years through December 31, 2024.
  • The commission considered various proposals to modify highway rail crossings and at-grade intersections, with some items recommended for approval.
  • Premier Parking of Colorado, LLC requested temporary authority to operate as a contract carrier by motor vehicle.
  • Discussions also centered around waiver requests and authority to suspend contract carrier permits.

Statistics:

  • 21 proceedings were listed on the agenda under the TRANSPORTATION category.
  • 4 filings were noted for TELECOMMUNICATIONS, including applications from Rye Telephone Company and South Park Telephone Company.
  • 9 proceedings were listed for ENERGY/WATER, including applications from Public Service Company of Colorado and Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC.
  • The commission considered 4 items under the DISCUSSION category.

Sources:

  • Colorado Public Utilities Commission weekly meeting agenda (Aug. 31)