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The Public Utility Commission of Texas, in a document dated October 9, 2023, has asserted the attorney-client privilege in a complaint case against Undine SS Development, LLC. Commission Staff produced responsive documents to Complainants' Requests for Information, which were sent via a password-protected flash drive. The documents were properly
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Philip Linse, Director of Public Policy Organization at Lumen Technologies, testified before the Iowa Public Utilities Commission regarding his experience in the telecommunications industry and policy expertise. Linse's testimony covered his educational background, career history, and various responsibilities in the industry, including policy and compliance roles. Key Takeaways:
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Steven E. Turner, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, Inc., has submitted an expert report to the Iowa Utilities Board detailing his professional experience and qualifications in the telecommunications industry. Turner's report provides insight into his tenure at AT&T, where he held various engineering, operations,
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The Iowa Public Utilities Commission has approved confidential treatment for MidAmerican Energy Company's financial reports, citing trade secrets and commercially sensitive information that could advantage competitors if released to the public. The decision was made in response to the company's requests for confidential treatment of its
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ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, has petitioned the Iowa Utilities Board for an extension of franchise to erect, maintain, and operate an electric transmission line in Clarke County, Iowa. The proposed line will consist of 0.50 miles of line capable of operating at a maximum voltage
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Boomerang Wireless, LLC, doing business as EnTouch Wireless, has submitted a petition to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas seeking partial relinquishment of its designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) on a wireless basis (low-income only) in a certain service area previously served by underlying carrier Verizon Wireless. The
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The California Public Utilities Commission has received a complaint from Jonathan Marcus, alleging that Verizon Wireless switched him to a new plan without his authorization. Verizon disputes these allegations, citing a transaction receipt and a Next Bill Estimate that demonstrate Marcus knowingly switched plans in 2020. According to Verizon, the
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On September 13, 2023, the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a memorandum recommending the approval of an application from Samson Solar Energy LLC to amend its power generation company registration due to a change in ownership/control. The applicant, Samson Solar Energy LLC, had filed an application on August
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JSW Energy, a subsidiary of the listed JSW Energy company, is in advanced talks with private equity investors TPG, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), and Brookfield to sell a minority stake. The deal, which could be signed in the coming weeks, is expected to raise up to $500 million for
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Century Oak Wind Project, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, has submitted a self-certification notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to operate as an Exempt Wholesale Generator (EWG). The project, an approximately 153 MW nameplate capacity wind generation facility, is being constructed in Callahan County, Texas, and is
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Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Ltd, has signed a Power Delivery Agreement with Neosym Industry Ltd for a 26 megawatt (MW) AC group captive solar plant in Maharashtra. The project, located at Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, is expected to generate 59 million units of electricity
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As the California Public Utilities Commission reviews Verizon's application to modify Decision 21-11-030, concerns about customer migration and public interest are paramount. The decision was made in response to Verizon's acquisition of TracFone Wireless in 2020, with conditions including the migration of TracFone customers to Verizon&
