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Southwestern Public Service Company Seeks Regulatory Approval to Revise Fuel Factor Formula

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Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) has applied to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for authority to revise its fuel factor formula, which would impact the rates charged to industrial energy consumers in the state. According to the regulatory document, SPS aims to revise its fuel factor formula and related relief in response to the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers' (TIEC) fourth request for information. The revised formula would affect the calculation of fuel costs, potentially influencing energy prices for industrial consumers. The regulatory document provides detailed written responses to TIEC's questions, including the preparer or person under whose direct supervision the response was prepared and any sponsoring witness. SPS has stipulated that its responses may be treated by all parties as if they were made under oath, in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code.

Key Takeaways:

  • SPS has applied to the Public Utility Commission of Texas to revise its fuel factor formula, which would impact the rates charged to industrial energy consumers.
  • The revised formula would affect the calculation of fuel costs, potentially influencing energy prices for industrial consumers.
  • SPS has provided detailed written responses to TIEC's questions, including the preparer or person under whose direct supervision the response was prepared and any sponsoring witness.
  • SPS has stipulated that its responses may be treated by all parties as if they were made under oath, in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code.
  • The written responses are attached and incorporated by reference in the regulatory document.
  • SPS has stated that its responses are made in the spirit of cooperation, without waiving its right to contest the admissibility of any matter at hearing.
  • The regulatory document provides 22.144(c)(2)(A) and 22.144(d)(5) as the governing rules for the response.
  • The company has objecting to provision of certain information, exploiting the option of narrowing down the disputes under 22.144(d)(5).

Statistics:

  • The regulatory document consists of multiple pages detailing SPS' written responses to TIEC's fourth request for information.
  • 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 22.144(c)(2)(A) and 22.144(d)(5) govern the provision of responses.
  • The revision of the fuel factor formula could potentially impact energy prices for industrial consumers.
  • TIEC has submitted the Fourth Request for Information, which includes multiple sections.
  • SPS has provided the personal contact information of the person who reviewed the document under 22.144(c)(2)(A).

Sources:

  • Southwestern Public Service Company's RESPONSE TO TEXAS INDUSTRIAL ENERGY CONSUMERS' FOURTH REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, Question Nos. TIEC 4-1 through TIEC 4-2
  • Texas Public Utility Commission. (n.d.). APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR AUTHORITY TO REVISE ITS FUEL FACTOR FORMULA AND RELATED RELIEF

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