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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an Agreement for Engineering Design, Permitting and Procurement (E&P Agreement) between EDF Renewables Development, Inc. and Otter Tail Power Company. The commission granted the agreement effective July 29, 2021, as requested by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. on behalf of Otter
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In a joint filing with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, four rural electric cooperatives have expressed concerns over Public Service Company of Colorado's (PSCo) handling of costs associated with the 2021 extreme weather event. The cooperatives, Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc., Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc., Intermountain
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California's growing digital divide has put a spotlight on the need for broadband internet access, particularly in underserved rural communities. The ongoing pandemic has further highlighted the importance of reliable broadband service for healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. AT&T, a major player in the state'
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued its weekly meeting agenda for August 31, covering various proceedings under the TRANSPORTATION, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, and ENERGY/WATER categories. Several items were listed for consent, discussion, and possible decisions. The telecommunication segment included filings by Rye Telephone Company and South Park Telephone Company for additional
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As the California Public Utilities Commission considers revising General Order 156 to include new categories and increase voluntary procurement target goals, AT&T submits its reply comments on the Staff Proposal. The company agrees with some of the proposed changes, but highlights concerns and data gaps in the Staff
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DISH Network Corporation has submitted a supplement to its ex parte communication in response to T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s ex parte letter, dated July 30, 2021. The dispute surrounds T-Mobile's decision to shut down its legacy Sprint CDMA network, which would leave millions of Boost customers at
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has issued a document approving Service Electric Cable T.V., Inc. as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in the service territories of several incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and Rural LECs (RLECs) in the state. The approval was granted on August 19, 2021, after
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California's Public Utilities Commission has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to update surcharge mechanisms for telecommunications services, aiming to ensure equity and transparency in fees and taxes assessed on customers. The document outlines concerns over inequitable contributions to universal service programs and inconsistencies in revenue calculations. Key Takeaways: * The
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The Public Utilities Commission of California (CPUC) has issued a document certifying the service of intervenor compensation claims and decision documents in the proceeding I.19-11-013. The document details the parties involved in the case, including various utilities and advocacy groups. The CPUC's actions are part of an
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has initiated an investigation into the 2019 public safety power shutoff events, citing concerns over the impact on public health, safety, and the economy. Small Business Utility Advocates, an intervenor in the proceeding, has submitted a compensation claim on behalf of affected small businesses.
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DISH Network Corporation, represented by Anita Taff-Rice, has submitted a written ex parte communication to the California Public Utilities Commission in response to T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s ex parte letter. The communication, dated July 31, 2021, addresses T-Mobile's claims and asserts that DISH's petition for
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Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 1701.3(h)(2), the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission (Cal Advocates), The Utility Reform Network (TURN), and Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT) have submitted a notice of an ex parte meeting with Candace Choe, Advisor to Commissioner Darcie L.
