Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Protests Guardian Pipeline's Proposed Electric Power Cost Recovery Surcharge Adjustment

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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has formally submitted a protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C.'s application to increase the electric power cost recovery surcharge. The proposed adjustment would result in a significant increase of $0.0417 per dekatherm, more than double the previous highest increase in 2022. MMSD is urging FERC to thoroughly review the application to ensure the validity of the requested increase.

Key Takeaways:

  • MMSD has submitted a protest to FERC regarding Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C.'s application to increase the electric power cost recovery surcharge in Docket No. RP26-33-000.
  • The proposed increase of $0.0417 per dekatherm is significantly higher than the previous highest increase of $0.0268 per dekatherm in 2022.
  • Schedule 3 Electricity Demand & Commodity Costs have more than doubled compared to prior winter filings.
  • MMSD is concerned that the application seeks an unprecedented and unwarranted increase.
  • FERC is encouraged to conduct a thorough review of the application to determine the underlying cause and validity of the requested increase.
  • Emily T. Van Deraa, Senior Staff Attorney, represents MMSD in this matter.

Statistics:

  • $0.0268 per dekatherm: The highest electric power cost recovery surcharge adjustment since 2022.
  • $0.0434 per dekatherm: The proposed electric power cost recovery surcharge adjustment requested by Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C.
  • $0.0417 per dekatherm: The proposed increase in electric power cost recovery surcharge.
  • 2022: The year of the previous highest electric power cost recovery surcharge adjustment.

Sources:

  • Letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from Ms. Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, dated February 13, 2024.
  • Docket No. RP26-33-000.
  • 18 CFR SS 385.211.