SEMCO Energy Gas Company Submits Motion to Intervene and Protest in Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership Docket

Strategic Insights -

SEMCO Energy Gas Company, a division of SEMCO Energy, Inc., has submitted a motion to intervene and protest in the Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership Docket before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The company is seeking to participate in the proceeding due to its direct and substantial economic interest in the matter, as the Commission's rulings may affect the rates charged by Great Lakes to SEMCO. SEMCO's intervention is in the public interest, and it respectfully requests permission to participate fully in the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • SEMCO Energy Gas Company, a division of SEMCO Energy, Inc., has submitted a motion to intervene and protest in the Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership Docket.
  • The company has a direct and substantial economic interest in the proceeding, as the Commission's rulings may affect the rates charged by Great Lakes to SEMCO.
  • SEMCO is seeking to participate in the proceeding due to its public interest and to ensure that its views are heard and considered.
  • The company is protesting the proposed rate increase by Great Lakes and requests that the Commission suspend the proposed increase for the maximum period permitted by law.
  • SEMCO argues that the proposed rate increase is not just and reasonable and that a full investigation, including evidentiary hearings, is necessary to determine the validity of the proposal.
  • The company reserves the right to supplement its motion and raise additional issues under Sections 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act upon further review of the filing and its underlying supporting materials.

Statistics:

  • The proposed rate increase by Great Lakes reflects a significant increase in annual jurisdictional revenues relative to the jurisdictional costs and revenues reflected in the settlement accepted by the Commission in Docket No. RP17-598-000.
  • The Rate Filing is based on a stated cost of service of $291,606,359 and a total rate base of $762,401,149.
  • The proposed rate increase is expected to significantly impact all customers on the Great Lakes system, including SEMCO.
  • The Commission's suspension period will terminate on November 1, 2025, and the proposed rates may only be permitted to go into effect subject to refund.

Sources:

  • SEMCO Energy Gas Company, "MOTION TO INTERVENE AND PROTEST OF SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY IN RELATION TO GREAT LAKES GAS TRANSMISSION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" (Docket No. RP25-855-000)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership Docket"
  • East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC, "Commission Letter Order dated September 10, 2021" (Docket No. RP17-598-000)