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PUC Adopts Procedure For Approving Alternative Utility Rates To Encourage Energy Conservation, Distributed Power, Renewable Energy
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On April 25, the Public Utility Commission approved an Implementation Order for Act 58 of 2018, putting forth procedures through which utilities may seek Commission approval of applications establishing alternative rates and rate mechanisms in future base rate proceedings. Act 58 gives the Commission express statutory authority to approve alternative rate mechanisms for electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater utilities, as well as what notices of such ratemaking requests are to be given to customers. The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the order, which the PUC finalized after providing for an extended comment and review period on the Commission’s proposed interpretation and implementation of the new law. On June 28, 2018, Gov. Tom Wolf signed Act 58, which added Section 1330 to Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code and enabled utilities to seek PUC approval of alternative rates and rate mechanisms including, but not limited to: decoupling mechanisms, performance-based rates, formula rates, multiyear rate plans, or a combination of these alternatives. In its Tentative Implementation Order of Aug. 23, 2018, the Commission proposed that the alternative ratemaking mechanisms authorized under Act 58 be proposed within the confines of a utility base rate case under Chapter 13. The PUC has a well-established process for reviewing base rate cases, which provides for hearings concerning the lawfulness and appropriateness of proposed rates, including proposed alternative rate mechanisms. Click Here for a copy of the order. NewsClips: Philadelphia Gas Works Marks Earth Day With New Energy Conservation Grants Kummer: Want Solar Panels For Your Philadelphia Home? City Reopens Program To Help You Get Them Solar Ambassadors, Discounts On Installations Part Of Philly’s Plan To Make 2019 Year Of Sun Power Editorial: Harness Lake Erie’s Wind Energy Cong. Perry: Natural Gas The Green New Deal Of The Last 10-15 Years Related Story: Related Stories This Week: StateImpact PA: PUC Commissioners Raise Serious Concerns About Bill To Aid Nuclear Power Plants Senate Committees To Hold Joint Hearing May 1 On Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Senate Republican Policy Committee Holds May 1 Workshop On Climate Change Disruption In PA DEP To Release 2018 Climate Action Plan Update As Early As Next Week DEP Helps Dedicate Solar Energy Installation At Giant Food Stores Headquarters In Cumberland County DEP Awards Over $2.8 Million In Clean Energy Vehicle Grants Senate Democratic Policy Committee Held Hearing In Pittsburgh On Methane And Climate Change DCNR Good Natured Blog: Pennsylvania Forests Keeping Carbon In Penn's Woods [Posted: April 25, 2019] |
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4/29/2019 |
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