Public utilities
The Vermont Public Utility Commission ("Commission") has adopted a proposal for decision regarding the blended residential rate calculation, as filed by Vermont Electric Cooperative Inc. ("VEC"). The proposal aims to update the blended rate calculation, which is critical for determining the value of bill credits generated
Associations
The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), the national trade association representing competitive power suppliers in the U.S., has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding initiated by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. under Docket No. ER25-2653-000. The motion, filed on July 1, 2025,
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A pressing concern in the fight against global energy inequality is access to electricity, a basic human necessity that underpins human development, critical infrastructure, and industries. Despite its importance, significant gaps in electrification still exist worldwide, with certain populations struggling to access this fundamental resource. To better understand and address
Associations
Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc. has submitted a motion to intervene in Docket ER25-2546-000 to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The cooperative serves over 55,000 consumers in Western Colorado, providing energy and other electric utility services to farms, ranches, and rural communities that cater to the tourist and outdoor
Public utilities
Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("VEC") has seen significant increases in the cost of materials for its line extension construction since the last update in 2023, based on 2022 costs. The cost of a 10 kVA pole-mounted transformer, for instance, increased from $1,695.00 to $3,069.00,
Public utilities
The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) has submitted a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding related to Vandolah Power Company L.L.C.'s acquisition of the Vandolah Generating Facility. FKEC, a member-owned electric distribution and transmission cooperative serving approximately 32,000
Public utilities
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved a 8.76% rate increase for Vermont Electric Cooperative Inc., effective January 1, 2024. As part of the order, the Commission required Vermont Electric Cooperative Inc. to file compliance tariffs reflecting the approved rate increase and a plan for refunding to customers all
Tariffs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has approved a wholesale transmission service at distribution voltage tariff for Mid-South Electric Cooperative Association, a non-profit corporation registered with the Texas secretary of state. The proposed tariff, filed on March 27, 2025, aims to provide transmission service at distribution voltage to customers
Public utilities
Vermont Electric Cooperative ("VEC") has filed a revised tariff for its Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program ("WRAP") with the Vermont Public Utility Commission ("Commission"). The proposed revisions remove the program's end date of December 31, 2024, and change the effective date from September
Public utilities
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an accounting order for Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. (VEC) to record up to $1.8 million in certain storm-related costs for 2024 to a deferral account. VEC had requested the accounting order after experiencing significant storm-related costs due to winter storms Finn and
Tariffs
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved a 2.91% rate increase for Washington Electric Cooperative, effective January 1, 2025. The rate increase is driven by rising costs related to property taxes and employee salaries and benefits. The cooperative's financial analysis demonstrated a need for the rate change,
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued an order approving Dakota Electric Association's (the Company) proposed tariff changes to its rider for standby service and rider for distributed generation. This decision comes after considering the Commission's October 2023 order in docket E-999/CI-16-521, as found in
