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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Issues Regulatory Update on Utility Rate Adjustments

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued an update on the Application of Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin for Authority to Adjust Electric and Natural Gas Rates. The update involves a motion for leave to intervene and notice of appearance filed by the Secretary of Defense, on behalf of the consumer interests of the United States Department of Defense and all other Federal Executive Agencies. This motion is in response to the proposed rate adjustments, which could have a significant impact on Fort McCoy, an Army installation that relies on Northern States Power Company for electric and gas service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Secretary of Defense, through duly authorized counsel, has petitioned the Wisconsin Public Service Commission for leave to intervene in the proceeding.
  • The Department of Defense (DOD) has direct, significant, and substantial interests that may be affected by the Commission's action or inaction in this proceeding.
  • Fort McCoy, an Army installation, spends substantial funds to receive electric and natural gas service from Northern States Power Company, and any increase in utility rates could have a substantial negative impact on the installation's available funds.
  • DOD/FEA argues that its interests cannot be adequately represented or protected by any other party, and that its intervention and participation will be of value to the Commission in its determination of the issues.
  • The load factor, characteristics, and rate schedules upon which DOD/FEA installations and facilities obtain power make their usage distinct from other large customers.
  • DOD/FEA has agreed to work within all deadlines set to not impede the timely completion of this docket.

Statistics:

  • The proposed rate adjustments could have a substantial negative impact on Fort McCoy's available funds.
  • The Department of Defense spends substantial funds to receive electric and natural gas service from Northern States Power Company.
  • The load factor of DOD/FEA installations and facilities is distinct from other large customers.

Sources:

  • BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN Application of Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin for Authority to Adjust Electric and Natural Gas Rates Docket No. 4220-UR-127 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE AND NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
  • PSC 2.20(d) and 2.21 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code

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