| 单词 | ratepayer |
| 例句 | Suggestions came in from sports and cultural clubs, church groups, ratepayers’ associations, women’s organizations, schools, trade union branches. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z This new billion-dollar deal may not be without its own cost to New Zealand ratepayers, with government film subsidies offering a rebate of up to 25%. Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show to be filmed in New Zealand 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z “It was a big commitment for us, but the reaction we got from local ratepayers was so overwhelmingly positive,” he said. Celebrating Seamus Heaney’s Legacy, at His Birthplace 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z But consumer advocacy groups complained, arguing PG&E could save ratepayers money and still reduce wildfire risk by putting a protective covering over the power lines instead of burying them. PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Shade’s group estimates that completed acquisitions are costing ratepayers $70 million to $85 million annually in higher water bills, and pending sales could double that amount. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z But David Schlissel of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says, “The communities and their ratepayers have avoided a giant financial debacle.” Deal to build pint-size nuclear reactors canceled 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But the plant has to clear a series of state and federal regulatory hurdles, and it remains in dispute how much ratepayers will ultimately have to pay to keep it open. Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK’d plan to keep last nuke plant running 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The China Lake base, one of the largest users of water in the valley, has federal reserve water rights that make it exempt from the replenishment fee and pipeline costs passed on to ratepayers. Desperate for water, a desert city hopes to build a pipeline to the California Aqueduct 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “The rates we are asking ratepayers to pay are increasing at a rate that will become unaffordable in the very near future if we don’t find mechanisms to better control costs,” Commissioner Darcie Houck said. PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Some activists think the court decision, if upheld by the state Supreme Court, could help dismantle the privatization push by forcing regulators to acknowledge its toll on ratepayers. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z “I kind of wanted to give to my community, but most importantly I was a ratepayer and I wanted to make sure the district was managing its money well.” In King County elections, most people run unopposed. Here are their stories. 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Matthew Freedman, an attorney with the advocacy group The Utility Reform Network, told regulators that PG&E was looking for a “blank check” from ratepayers. Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK’d plan to keep last nuke plant running 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Across the country, ratepayers who are unhappy with their utilities are watching what happens when Mainers vote on Nov. 7 in the off-year election. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z PG&E’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2006, according to The Utility Reform Network, an advocacy group for ratepayers. PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z New Jersey approved a tax break for Orsted in July, letting it keep federal tax credits that otherwise would have gone to ratepayers. Wind industry deals with blowback from Orsted scrapping 2 wind power projects in New Jersey 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z "Local authorities cannot sustain service delivery from ratepayers alone," he told Zimbabwe's Independent newspaper - pointing to the cost of replacing broken pipes and chemicals. Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "We're conscious that this is ratepayers' money, but it's amazing the feedback you actually get, not just from people in Belfast and Northern Ireland, but especially tourists." Belfast City Council spends £150,000 on lord mayor portraits 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z A primary selling point is that the new utility would be beholden only to ratepayers, not corporate shareholders, allowing lower costs, greater investments in the grid and improved performance, supporters said. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z It’s been even worse for low-income customers, whose rates have gone up 170% over that same time period, according to The Utility Reform Network, an advocacy group for ratepayers. PG&E’s plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z If Orsted forfeits the money, it could be returned to New Jersey utility ratepayers. Orsted puts up $100M guarantee that it will build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm by 2025 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z At the start of next year, ratepayers will see a 4% surcharge on their bills to help replenish this account. Seattle City Light to raise rates after bad year for hydropower 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z He also cited a recent bill Murphy signed to allow a wind company to keep federal tax credits it otherwise would have had to pass along to ratepayers. Emerging election issues in New Jersey include lawsuits over outing trans students, offshore wind 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z It’s the only state where all ratepayers are served by municipal utilities, but it didn’t happen all at once, said Mike Jacobs, a senior energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, based in Boston. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The cost is split between taxpayers and ratepayers of utility company PacifiCorp. Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z They also complain that they are having to pay more for reinsurance, which they cannot recoup from ratepayers. Things to know about California’s new proposed rules for insurance companies 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In addition to the money from BPA, which comes from ratepayers around the region, the U.S. $200M pledged to return salmon to Upper Columbia Basin in Biden deal with tribes 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z “The legislature has concerns about the BPU’s approach on the offshore wind projects. There are still many unanswered questions about the economic impact these projects will have on ratepayers,” they said. Emerging election issues in New Jersey include lawsuits over outing trans students, offshore wind 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The anger and frustration from electric ratepayers in Maine is a far cry from the days when Iberdrola bought Central Maine Power, the state’s largest electric utility. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z "Without federal action, offshore wind deployment in the U.S. is at serious risk of stalling because States' ratepayers may be unable to absorb these significant new costs alone," the governors said in the letter. Orsted CEO says US offshore wind targets still possible but not easy 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Orsted has already received a tax break from New Jersey, which enacted a law allowing the company to keep federal tax credits it otherwise would have been required to pass along to ratepayers. Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z “This legislation … means that every single ratepayer in California, no matter where you live, is going to pay for this,” said Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle, who opposes the bill. California lawmakers to vote on plan allowing the state to buy power 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z “We’re trying to be as proactive as we can, watch our ratepayers’ money, be good stewards of those funds,” Ashford said. WA struggles to hand out federal cash to find and replace lead pipes 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Some ratepayers are chomping at the bit for change. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z But the arrears come as the Metropolitan Improvement District, which is overseen by an advisory board of 35 district ratepayers, faces rising costs and a downtown economy still languishing from the effects of the pandemic. Martin Selig owes $3M in fees to city of Seattle, downtown improvement district 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z “Without federal action, offshore wind deployment in the U.S. is at serious risk of stalling because states’ ratepayers may be unable to absorb these significant new costs alone.” Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Job No. 2 is ensuring that flood-control operations are addressed by the 2024 deadline and that costs are borne by taxpayers, not ratepayers, consistent with flood control elsewhere in the U.S. NW utilities readying for high-voltage fight over Canada’s price for Columbia River power 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z He is executive director of the ratepayer group The Utility Reform Network in California. Bare electrical wire and poles in need of replacement on Maui were little match for strong winds 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The judge tossed the charges Wednesday because ratepayers of the utility that lost billions of dollars on the project were improperly allowed on the grand jury that indicted Westinghouse Electric Co. executive Jeffrey Benjamin. Judge tosses charges against executive in South Carolina nuclear debacle, but case may not be over 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Murphy has vowed for more transparency about economic costs and impacts on ratepayers. New Jersey tries to upstage California on green energy policies 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z The state Legislature passed a bill allowing Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it was obligated to pass along to ratepayers. Offshore wind foes sue New Jersey and Danish turbine developer over tax break 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z “Modernization of this treaty is long since overdue. The benefits are all on the terms of the Canadians at the expense of ratepayers, and this needs to be addressed,” he said. NW utilities readying for high-voltage fight over Canada’s price for Columbia River power 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z These sorts of transmission projects also help keep costs low for ratepayers over the long term, he said. Feds propose $2B in PNW energy grid upgrades to meet rising demand 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Lewis called her ruling a “drastic remedy,” but said it was necessary since prosecutors cited ratepayers as victims of Benjamin’s lies and schemes along with investors and utility executives. Judge tosses charges against executive in South Carolina nuclear debacle, but case may not be over 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The original contract called for the project to be funded entirely by Massachusetts ratepayers; negotiations would determine how any additional costs would be shared. Hydropower transmission corridor to be renegotiated because of cost increases 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The fire departments pay for the operations, while the standby costs come from the utility and its ratepayers, as outlined in Edison’s wildfire mitigation plan. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law giving Orsted a tax break, allowing it to keep federal tax credits it otherwise would have had to return to New Jersey ratepayers. Lawsuits could delay the start of New Jersey’s first offshore wind power project 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The bill allows Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it otherwise would have been required to pass along to New Jersey utility ratepayers. New Jersey governor signs tax break for Orsted’s offshore wind farm 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The governor’s office said he would sign the bill, allowing Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it otherwise would have been required to pass along to New Jersey utility ratepayers. New Jersey governor to sign tax break for Orsted’s offshore wind farm 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The law included language that said the costs of allowances purchased through the initiative would be deemed environmental compliance costs that may be recovered from ratepayers of monopoly utilities Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power. Virginia regulators expected to vote on Youngkin plan to withdraw from climate initiative 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Customers of multiple Georgia utilities are already paying billions, although state regulators haven’t yet decided how much Georgia Power ratepayers will owe. Timeline: How Georgia and South Carolina nuclear reactors ran so far off course 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Federal and state laws already prohibit utility companies from directly using money from ratepayers for political and lobbying expenses. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z As for consumers’ energy bills, Mr. Regan said an EPA analysis showed there would be a “negligible impact” to ratepayers while “yielding climate and public health benefits that far exceed those costs.” Biden unveils sweeping EPA rules to force power plants to slash nearly all emissions 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Gomberg said if the MWD board agrees to support the delta tunnel project and take on its portion of the cost, “that is going to really impact the cost of water and ultimately ratepayer bills.” Report urges Metropolitan Water District to abandon Newsom's $16-billion delta tunnel plan 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Avangrid will also undertake about $200 million in upgrades to existing infrastructure in the New England grid, while adding customer incentives like rural broadband upgrades and ratepayer rebates, according to Curtatone. Maine court recharges plan for embattled transmission line 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z As a renter, I may not be an official ratepayer of the MID, but I am an enthusiastic supporter of its efforts to make our city more vibrant and attractive to residents and visitors alike. Downtown Seattle: MID is ‘essential program’ 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z In some cases, ratepayers are funding — likely unknowingly — efforts to raise their energy costs or to oppose climate change initiatives to lower emissions. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Beyond Nuclear accuses Holtec of improperly dipping into the decommissioning fund — generated through assessments on ratepayers — to bankroll the proposed restart. Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In support of the pending MID renewal, the Downtown Seattle Association, which serves as project manager, submitted petitions from potential ratepayers representing 66% of the total assessment. Safety ambassadors are a win-win for downtown Seattle | Editorial 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z "Passing through the commodity cost of natural gas to ratepayers is basically required by U.S. and state constitutional principles and is anything but a symptom of regulatory capture," she told Grist. How the natural gas industry cozies up to utility regulators 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z It was the first time in history that the 200-mile aqueduct had been breached by extreme weather, threatening water deliveries to 4 million ratepayers in Los Angeles. 'We've lost the aqueduct': How severe flooding threatens a Los Angeles water lifeline 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z “When it comes to ratepayers, I think it will be a fruitful discussion,” Mr. Lewis said. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The Ouachita Electric Cooperative in Arkansas is part of the country's sprawling rural electric co-op system in which ratepayers are both members and owners of their utility and play a role in decision-making. Rural America gets $315 million for cleaner, more affordable energy 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Some lawmakers are fighting to repeal other energy subsidies included in the sweeping measure, which ratepayers are still paying for. What’s next in Ohio corruption probe after guilty verdicts? 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z John Lahti, BPA’s transmission vice president of field services, said the damage would “cost Northwest ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.” Oregon City, Tumwater power station attacks unsolved; FBI offers reward 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The county said the low-interest loans will save ratepayers $83.5 million in interest costs. $165 million awarded to fund King County water quality projects 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Congressional Democrats have repeatedly urged the commission to prevent such fees from being passed to ratepayers, but the agency has so far declined to do so. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z In fact, Congress has so badly mangled the process of collecting and appropriating the ratepayers fund, now over $40 billion, that it has rendered these funds essentially inaccessible. Nuclear Waste Is Piling Up. Does the U.S. Have a Plan? 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z These three components work together to create a robust and revamped recycling system for Washington, significantly decreasing waste and carbon emissions while yielding huge savings for local governments and ratepayers. There’s a solution in the WA Legislature for our growing trash problem 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Doglio, the House bill’s lead sponsor, said lawmakers are still sorting through the numbers to better understand the potential implications, like whether it could drive costs up or down for ratepayers. PSE pushes to control new renewable energy projects in WA 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The loans will also help the King County Wastewater Treatment Division “get the most mileage we can out of these projects while lowering the burden on ratepayers,” said Kamuron Gurol, the Wastewater Treatment Division director. $165 million awarded to fund King County water quality projects 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The Energy and Policy Institute, a utility watchdog, wants policymakers to pass laws that more clearly define political activity and lobbying so that there is no ambiguity as to whether ratepayers are footing the bill. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Outrageously, this money, actually collected from electricity ratepayers, not taxpayers, is being used to offset the national debt. Nuclear Waste Is Piling Up. Does the U.S. Have a Plan? 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z For its part, the DWP says Mono Basin water is essential to serving up to 200,000 of its 4 million ratepayers — about half of them living in disadvantaged communities. Los Angeles DWP battles to keep spigot open at Mono Lake 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Callers to the hearing voiced frustration with the utilities, which one ratepayer accused of price gouging. Soaring California natural gas prices could bring higher electricity bills this summer 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Newsom referenced Tuesday’s joint meeting of the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission, planned to explore causes of the price spike and possible protections for ratepayers. Newsom urges federal probe into soaring prices for natural gas in California, other Western states 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z In Minnesota, public utilities may not charge ratepayers for advertising that boosts their public image or sways public opinion. States cracking down on utility companies billing customers for lobbying, political efforts 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z But that proposal drew a backlash from ratepayer advocates and others, who said the legislation was just the latest example of the company trying to use the legislature to meddle with the job of regulators. Dominion-backed rates bill whittled down in House committee 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Purchasing water to replace the lost supplies could cost ratepayers up to $44 million a year, they say. Los Angeles DWP battles to keep spigot open at Mono Lake 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z In response to questions about compensation, a Sempra spokesperson said in a written statement that shareholders, not ratepayers, pay the executives. Angry about your gas bill? Spikes follow big raises for California utility executives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The analysis, aimed at Congress, state legislators, and federal and state regulatory agencies, suggests passing tighter, clearer rules barring utilities from using ratepayer money for political activities. Utilities use customer dollars to pay for their lobbying. Here’s how lawmakers can stop it 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z In approving Digihost's acquisition of the Fortistar plant, the commission said the emissions question was beyond the purview of the proceeding, which was limited to examining whether the transfer would harm ratepayers. This New York crypto lawsuit aims to settle a key climate law loophole 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The program is part of rate increase agreements approved last month by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, which also require a phaseout of ratepayer subsidies for new PSE gas hookups. Puget Sound Energy agrees to move more customers from gas to electric heat 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The Connecticut Green Bank has used $322 million, primarily from a state ratepayer fund, to attract nearly $2 billion in private investment. ‘Green banks,’ poised for billions in climate funds, draw states’ attention 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Gas utilities in 26 states have asked for ratepayer funds to test "blending" hydrogen into methane pipelines to power plants, factories and other large buildings. Hydrogen made a surprising comeback in 2022 — but it's still not the green fuel of the future 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In 2021, New York passed a law prohibiting utilities from charging ratepayers for the membership costs associated with trade groups that engage in lobbying, for example. Utilities use customer dollars to pay for their lobbying. Here’s how lawmakers can stop it 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z In wetter areas, extreme precipitation events caused unprecedented damage to utility infrastructure and forced costly repairs – a burden most often passed down to ratepayers. 5 ways climate change made life more expensive in 2022 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z PSE and other energy utilities will be provided free allowances, a provision that legislators included in the law to help ease the impacts on ratepayers. Puget Sound Energy agrees to move more customers from gas to electric heat 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z "That's a major safety concern," said Mark Toney, executive director of TURN, a utility ratepayer advocacy group, adding, "I keep getting calls from hospitals and housing projects that can't get connected to the grid." PG&E cuts thousands of workers ahead of winter wildfire maintenance 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z “If ratepayers are going to subsidize rooftop solar, it must do more to address climate change and meet grid needs.” California just slashed rooftop solar incentives. What happens next? 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “We need to be very careful how we design subsidies for this industry when we are using ratepayer funds,” she said. California Reduces Subsidies for Homes With Rooftop Solar 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “I hope this does not flow through to ratepayers,” he said. Feds order review of power-grid security after attacks 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z He anticipated that funding for the $364-million project will come from a combination of federal and state grants and low-interest loans, meaning ratepayers will share in some of the costs. Low on water, but high on celebrity, Las Virgenes seeks wastewater purification facility 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Johnson declined to give details about the equipment damaged, but said that any costs associated with repairing or replacing equipment will be passed on to ratepayers. PSE substations among five attacked in Pacific Northwest in November 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z But critics of net metering say the program has contributed to higher energy bills, saddling ratepayers with a $4.6-billion annual subsidy to solar-powered homes and businesses. California just slashed rooftop solar incentives. What happens next? 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Another fair question: How long might it be before ratepayers — who are saddled with both their own healthcare costs as well as those of DWP employees — pay more to turn on their lights and faucets. Column: At DWP, the pay is good, the benefits are better and the deals keep getting sweeter 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z In regulated markets — where state officials control how much utilities can charge for electricity — that tax credit will directly benefit ratepayers because the utilities must pass on savings like this to customers. With Federal Aid on the Table, Utilities Shift to Embrace Climate Goals 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Environmentalists and other critics warn of safety risks from nearby earthquake faults and tons of spent nuclear fuel at the site, along with potential future costs that could land on ratepayers. Feds offer $1B to keep California’s last nuclear plant open 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Many speakers also questioned the proposal’s economics, decrying reports that Cal Am’s treated seawater would run almost $8,000 per acre-foot — a shockingly expensive price tag that could burden ratepayers across the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey Bay desalination project is approved despite environmental injustice concerns 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z But if the state is to achieve its climate goals without exposing Maryland ratepayers and taxpayers to billions in costs for stranded fossil-fuel infrastructure, it must act now. Opinion | Maryland’s gas companies are thwarting the will of the people 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, ratepayer advocate Fred Pickel told me he supports the new contract, based in part on his research into pay packages offered by competing utilities. Column: At DWP, the pay is good, the benefits are better and the deals keep getting sweeter 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z “More than 20 percent of our ratepayers live below the poverty line, and we cannot allow the people of Los Angeles to serve as a blank check for Great Basin’s illegal orders.” Legacy of dust: How Owens Valley air pollution increases L.A. water bills 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z No other offshore wind project under development in the U.S. is funded by captive ratepayers, and no other project has a monopoly utility owner acting as its own general contractor, the law center said. Dominion, AG reach proposed agreement in offshore wind case 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Even the most conservative estimates suggest the average ratepayer will pay at least $564 more a year to finance the desal project. Monterey Bay desalination project is approved despite environmental injustice concerns 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Nuclear power brings with it the prospect of jobs and zero-carbon electricity, potentially meeting the climate goals of political leaders and ratepayers in Washington and Oregon. Utility Explores Converting Coal Plants into Nuclear Power 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said the city’s legal team colluded with the lawyers representing DWP ratepayers. Bribes, kickbacks, secret recordings: A recent history of L.A. City Hall scandals 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z To be sure, DWP ratepayers will see increases due to the cost of transforming the city’s water infrastructure. Legacy of dust: How Owens Valley air pollution increases L.A. water bills 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Its added cost to ratepayers will depend on the partnership structure. California Coastal Commission OKs desalination plant in Orange County 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z With frustrated and angry ratepayers in mind, Democrats are promoting a different approach to insurance regulation that would rely on federal funding to shore up carriers and force lower rates. Ian thrusts Florida’s collapsing insurance market to forefront of races for governor, Senate 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z It’s unclear how much of those costs would be borne by ratepayers. Utility Explores Converting Coal Plants into Nuclear Power 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Renewable energy: In March, Berkeley residential ratepayers were switched to renewable energy through East Bay Community Energy’s Renewable 100 plan. 7 Art Shows to See in California This Fall 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The generally pro-Russian far right in Germany, meanwhile, is mobilizing a “winter of rage,” calling on ratepayers to take the streets against crippling energy costs. Coal stoves and wood thieves: Europe braces for winter without Russian gas 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z He said he believed that the agreement was "fair to our valued staff and ratepayers". Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon: Meeting to discuss ending strike 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z A shrinking population means the costs of maintenance are spread across fewer ratepayers, increasing the pressure on officials to delay upgrades. Mississippi Crisis Highlights Climate Threat to Drinking Water Nationwide 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Other issues ranged from how ratepayers across the state might be impacted, the risks that came with sidestepping environmental rules and the safe storage of spent nuclear fuel on the site. California legislators advance plan to extend nuke plant run 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Pica and others have criticized the rushed nature of the proposal and the lack of clarity about the financial effects on PG&E ratepayers or the state. Lawmakers approve $1.4-billion loan for PG&E to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z There have been competing studies about whether extending operation of the decades-old reactors would gouge ratepayers, or be a bargain. Fierce lobbying caps fight over California nuke plant future 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Although the project is funded by Massachusetts ratepayers, the introduction of so much electricity to the grid would serve to stabilize or reduce electricity rates for all consumers, proponents contend. Maine supreme court breathes new life into power project 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z But environmentalists and other critics warn of safety risks from nearby earthquake faults and tons of spent nuclear fuel at the site, along with potential future costs that could land on ratepayers. Governor, lawmakers debate longer run for California nukes 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The performance guarantee was a recommendation of the Office of the Attorney General’s division of consumer counsel, which represents ratepayers’ interests in commission proceedings. Utility: Guarantee for large offshore wind farm ‘untenable’ 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The money is often paid by ratepayers as part of government energy conservation mandates. Energy bills are high and not coming down soon. Here are ways to cut costs 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z It would also place $900 million in an “electric ratepayer relief fund” to provide bill credits to offset ratepayer costs. California nuke extension challenged in legislative proposal 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z The commission regulates Georgia Power Co. and other utilities, determining how much companies are allowed to bill millions of ratepayers. Georgia PSC elections again delayed after high court ruling 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z But if any of the power supply involved the BPA, he said it would need to be “carefully assessed” to ensure no ratepayer subsidies. Will federal climate legislation help reopen Ferndale aluminum plant? 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z For ratepayers who don’t parse every mailing from their utility, the increase will come as an unpleasant surprise in bills this month, when a new “time-of-use” rate goes into effect. Edison tells some utility customers a new rate plan is more expensive than advertised 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z But many had raised concerns about affordability and possible risks to the utility’s captive ratepayers. Virginia regulators OK Dominion’s planned offshore wind farm 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z She said the island’s small number of ratepayers also drive up the costs because there are fewer people to share the expense. Saltwater toilets, desperate wildlife: Water-starved Catalina Island battles against drought 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Beshear said a state relief package should include aid to repair water systems to spare the region’s ratepayers from footing the repair costs through higher water rates. Water becomes needed commodity in flood-ravaged Kentucky 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Though the effects of this transition would probably take a few years to reach individuals, they could save American ratepayers $5 billion annually by 2024, the group found. Senate deal could be most significant climate bill yet 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z That memo is one of several documents cited by climate activists and some Democratic lawmakers who say they could be used to hold them legally responsible for misleading ratepayers, investors or the general public. Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z These burdens are then passed down to ratepayers, in a region where the rising cost of water has already left thousands of families in debt or facing shutoffs. Toxic algal blooms are driving up water costs in the Great Lakes 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The report found the council "failed to demonstrate" that it obtained the best price for the ratepayer in the transacting of land sales and rights of way. Causeway Coast and Glens Council: Audit finds failings in land sale deals 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The Environmental Working Group has said small reactors are going to be a “total financial debacle” because the cost of nuclear power never comes down, with costs and risks shifted to ratepayers. Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The plan calls for ratepayers to finance the project through higher utility bills. PG&E moves power underground in plan to bury 10,000 miles 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Mark Toney of The Utility Reform Network, a ratepayer advocacy group, said there’s no price hike protection for consumers. PG&E pledges net-zero emissions by 2040, will keep using gas 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z They say the burden should be on utilities to prove that dues passed on to ratepayers are not going toward prohibited political activity. Meet the group lobbying against climate regulations — using your utility bill 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z As the project reaches fruition, its impact will show up beyond ratepayers’ bills. How a Florida Power Project Flew Under the Regulatory Radar 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “But we have to look at the realities. We have gotten nowhere on solving the waste problem. … And how much are ratepayers willing to pay to limp this plant along?” Climate worries galvanize a new pro-nuclear movement in the U.S. 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z That has helped make the adversarial relationship between utilities and ratepayers more cooperative. Hit Hard by High Energy Costs, Hawaii Looks to the Sun 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z The company also paid a nearly $10-million fine last year after state officials found it had inappropriately used ratepayer funds to fight energy-efficiency policies. L.A. is banning most gas appliances in new homes. Get ready for electric stoves 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Ratepayers have been "captive" to the industry, the senators wrote in a joint letter to FERC, and the trade associations use their money to "lobby for policies that frequently run counter to ratepayers' interests." Meet the group lobbying against climate regulations — using your utility bill 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z We can start by asking our county leaders to stop sending our trash to be burned in our neighbor’s backyard, and our Maryland legislators to stop allowing ratepayer dollars to subsidize the incinerator. Opinion | We must stop burning trash 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Dominion’s offshore wind project is also the country’s only one in development that’s owned and operated by a vertically integrated monopoly utility, he said, putting Dominion’s captive ratepayers uniquely at risk. Ratepayer advocates seek protections in offshore wind case 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z It could also leave ratepayers on the hook to pay for stranded assets in years to come, he said. Why the EPA Might Make New Gas Plants Catch Carbon 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z There have been calls for the commission to consider a range of ratepayer protections, including a possible independent monitor, a performance guarantee and a cost cap. Virginia wind farm job claims questioned by state regulators 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z In order to recover that money from ratepayers, utilities would have to make a case that customers benefited from those expenditures. Meet the group lobbying against climate regulations — using your utility bill 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Opponents call it a boondoggle that would benefit parent company Brookfield Infrastructure while saddling ratepayers with the costs. Drought boon or boondoggle? Critics blast Poseidon desalination plan as crucial vote looms 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z EDF attorney Erin Murphy said in a statement Monday that the lower court ruling found “serious flaws” in FERC’s approval, “including failing to assess the harms to ratepayers and landowners.” Natural gas pipeline future in doubt after SCOTUS rejection 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The costs will not be passed on to ratepayers, she said. PG&E to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for starting two wildfires 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z The comptroller is permitted under state law state law to direct Mason’s financial affairs, including the review and approval of all spending involving taxpayer or ratepayer money, his office has said. Court hearing set as Tennessee town fights state takeover 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Keep NI Beautiful says littering, in general, continues to be a "real issue" that costs ratepayers "tens of millions of pounds annually", despite the region having some of the best infrastructure to deal with waste. Q&A: Carrier bag charges in NI increase from 5p to 25p 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z Team New Zealand received substantial financial support from New Zealand taxpayers and Auckland ratepayers to help fund its operations and provide infrastructure for its previous Cup defense in New Zealand. Team New Zealand to defend America’s Cup in Barcelona in ’24 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Team New Zealand has received substantial financial support from New Zealand taxpayers and Auckland ratepayers to help fund its operations and provide infrastructure for its previous Cup defense in New Zealand. Barcelona mayor announces city will host 2024 America’s Cup 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z The extra costs were passed on to residents, burdening ratepayers in one of the poorest states in the nation. How Joe Manchin Aided Coal, and Earned Millions 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Mumpower is allowed under state law to direct Mason’s financial affairs, including the review and approval of all spending involving taxpayer or ratepayer money, his office said. Tennessee could scale back oversight of town’s finances 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Experts call such approaches “smart water systems,” noting they could be ideal for utilities with single drinking water intakes or those that are heavily indebted or have relatively few ratepayers. Where Rising Seas Threaten Drinking Water, Scientists Look for Affordable Solutions 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z It’s a problem that could derail California’s climate plans, according to Matthew Freedman, a staff attorney at the Utility Reform Network, a ratepayer watchdog group. Sick of high gas prices? Then it's time to talk climate action 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z "It is crucially important that we strike a balance between supporting our ratepayers through challenging times and continuing to invest in the future of the district," she said. Northern Ireland's 11 councils to increase rates 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z “Make no mistake, this settlement is not fair to ratepayers,” Court wrote in the letter to Garcetti, which was also sent to Feuer. Red flags missed? Critics raised concerns years ago about DWP lawsuit settlement 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The proposed fine is far less than the $124 million recommended by the Public Advocates Office, an independent arm of the utilities commission that works to protect ratepayers. SoCalGas faces $10-million fine for fighting climate action 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z California utilities are allowed to spend ratepayer money to participate in state and federal efforts to update building standards, but only if they’re promoting stricter standards, not weaker ones. California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Lower-income customers who cannot afford solar panels are effectively subsidizing affluent homeowners, said Matthew Freedman, a staff lawyer for The Utility Reform Network, which represents ratepayers in California. A Fight Over Rooftop Solar Threatens California’s Climate Goals 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z They also warn that the project could end up costing ratepayers in Southern California more for electricity. Nevada geothermal power lawsuit bound for US appeals court 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Under the deal, the gas company cannot pass those costs onto ratepayers. L.A. County calls for independent health study of massive natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z But as a state-sanctioned monopoly, it is required to spend ratepayer money strictly on programs that benefit ratepayers, such as safety upgrades. SoCalGas faces $10-million fine for fighting climate action 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In 2017, the Public Advocates Office found SoCalGas had been using ratepayer money to fight against the adoption of stricter building codes that would diminish the need for natural gas. California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z The CPUC, on the other hand, says that the net metering program “disproportionately harms low-income ratepayers” and “negatively impacts” customers without rooftop solar. Why clean energy advocates are divided over California’s plan to slash solar incentives 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z The opponents lawyers also say in their latest court filings that while Ormat may benefit from the energy deal it cut in 2017, electric ratepayers would not. Nevada geothermal power lawsuit bound for US appeals court 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “I would focus on low-income Texans who need ratepayer assistance and make sure they have the resources to weatherize their homes and require less power, so their utility bills will drop significantly,” O’Rourke said. In race for Texas governor, reliability of statewide power grid takes center stage 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z California utility companies are allowed to spend ratepayer money to try to influence policy as long as they’re advocating for higher efficiency standards for buildings and appliances. SoCalGas faces $10-million fine for fighting climate action 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z It did allow them to transfer ratepayer money to other utilities working on such issues. California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z “I see the bill as a way to save ratepayers money going into an uncertain future with technology racing ahead,” Szoka said. State Climate Action Raced Forward in 2021 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z More important, doing so would overlook the ripe opportunities right at hand to deliver progress and lower the electric bills of Virginia ratepayers. Opinion | Youngkin’s withdrawal from a regional climate agreement would cost Virginians 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The agreement also prevents SCE from tapping ratepayers to cover $375 million in cost recoveries stemming from insurance claims relating to the fires. Southern California Edison agrees to $550 million in fines for role in 5 wildfires 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z “The only winners today are the utilities, which will make more profits at the expense of their ratepayers.” California proposes big changes to rooftop solar incentives 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The amount of money the utility must return to ratepayers has not yet been calculated. California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z There are a wide array of opinions on potential reforms — 18 groups including the solar industry, the utilities, ratepayer advocates and environmental groups submitted proposals to state regulators. California may cut rooftop solar incentives as market booms 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z And they could work together to rid Virginia’s code of the slew of monopoly-friendly “rate adjustment” accounting gimmicks that raise ratepayer costs by artificially inflating, month after month, Virginia electric bills. Opinion | Youngkin’s withdrawal from a regional climate agreement would cost Virginians 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z A previous version of this article incorrectly calculated the amount ratepayers would save yearly on electric bills if Virginia pulled out of a regional greenhouse gas compact. Youngkin says he will take Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to save ratepayers money 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Building a plant to remove the salt from seawater in Huntington Beach is not just bad for the environment; it’s bad for California ratepayers. Column: Desalination plant company not shy about asking for government handouts 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z It was the last ounce of trust ratepayers had in the DWP, which was in the midst of a billing system fiasco that seems to have no end. Column: Continuing DWP scandal a black mark on L.A. leaders, an insult to ratepayers 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Most sewage plants would need significant upgrades to clean nitrogen from wastewater, so billions of ratepayer dollars are potentially at stake. Washington state seeks tighter wastewater rules for Puget Sound, but sewage plant operators push back 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z And ratepayer cost concerns are real: Virginia has high electric rates that burden not just families but also our regional competitiveness. Opinion | Youngkin’s withdrawal from a regional climate agreement would cost Virginians 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z “RGGI describes itself as a regional market for carbon. It is really a carbon tax that is fully passed on to ratepayers,” he said. Youngkin says he will take Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to save ratepayers money 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The costs of the solar program are “disproportionately paid by younger, less wealthy, and more disadvantaged ratepayers, many of whom are renters,” commission staff wrote. Should California make solar more expensive? Inside the climate justice battle 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Out of this soufflé came a settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by ratepayers — a settlement that was suspicious from the outset and had attorneys at the time telling me something didn’t smell right. Column: Continuing DWP scandal a black mark on L.A. leaders, an insult to ratepayers 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z There is a lot at stake for ratepayers. Washington state seeks tighter wastewater rules for Puget Sound, but sewage plant operators push back 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z “The Public Utilities Commission voted today in favor of fossil fuel interests, not the well-being of California ratepayers,” Alexandra Nagy, Food & Water Watch’s California director, said in a statement issued after the meeting. Utilities commission approves gas storage plan at Aliso Canyon over residents' objections 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z So, she thought, what if utilities footed the upfront costs for the system and recouped them through ratepayers? From novelist to climate crusader: How one woman is working to put a stop to natural gas The program’s critics — including utility giants, ratepayer watchdogs and some environmental justice activists — insist net metering is fundamentally inequitable, widening the gap between rich and poor. Should California make solar more expensive? Inside the climate justice battle 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z In essence, critics claimed ratepayers got stiffed while lawyers hired by the city to sort out the mess made out like bandits. Column: Continuing DWP scandal a black mark on L.A. leaders, an insult to ratepayers 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “I could never get another dime out of ratepayers because I have lost all credibility.” Washington state seeks tighter wastewater rules for Puget Sound, but sewage plant operators push back 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z It is unclear whether PG&E, which emerged from bankruptcy protection last year, will be able to recover its liability losses from ratepayers. PG&E says it faces a federal inquiry and $1.15 billion in losses over the Dixie fire. 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z More than $90 million from utilities has flowed into the fight over the $1 billion project funded by ratepayers in Massachusetts that supporters say would remove carbon from the environment and provide needed electricity. Power line campaign is most expensive in Maine history 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The company has no traditional ratepayers, such as utilities do, to lean on for funding. Unique underground power line would send renewable energy from Midwest to Eastern markets 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Court said the City Council, the mayor, the DWP board and the ratepayer advocate have all failed to protect the interests of ratepayers. Column: Continuing DWP scandal a black mark on L.A. leaders, an insult to ratepayers 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Seattle and King County ratepayers shoulder some of the highest water and sewer rates in the country. Washington state seeks tighter wastewater rules for Puget Sound, but sewage plant operators push back 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z “Staff now believes that the stipulation is in the best interest of ratepayers and the commission,” staff analyst Steven Roetger said in Wednesday’s hearing. $224M Georgia Power rate hike likely for nuclear plant 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The project, funded by Massachusetts ratepayers to meet that state’s clean energy goals, would supply up to 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid. Maine utility corridor 75% cleared of trees as vote looms 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z His actions took more than $1 billion from the pockets of ratepayers and investors, authorities said in an 87-page Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit filed against him and a second executive in 2020. Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project to be sentenced 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z “They ignored the warning signs every step of the way,” said Court, who called on the next mayor, whoever that might be, to get serious about looking out for ratepayers. Column: Continuing DWP scandal a black mark on L.A. leaders, an insult to ratepayers 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z But it’s crucial to make the right investments with ratepayers’ money, True said. Washington state seeks tighter wastewater rules for Puget Sound, but sewage plant operators push back 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Ensuring ratepayers are well-informed about the stakes — and the decisions they have to make — is crucial. Column: How you pay for electricity is changing. Here's what you need to know 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z “We, the citizens and the ratepayers that were against the plant, were correct,” said Dawn Hebert, president of the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission. New Orleans built a power plant to kick in after storms. It sat dark for 2 days. 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Regulators typically end up approving such requests, but ratepayers may object to frequent rate increases. Entergy’s Push to Restore Power in Louisiana Is Slowed by Downed Lines 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The company will also be required to cooperate with federal investigators still probing the company’s role in the 2017 debacle, which cost ratepayers and investors billions and left nearly 6,000 people jobless. Failed nuclear contractor signs $21M deal, working with feds 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Summer project spawned multiple lawsuits, some by ratepayers who said company executives knew the project was doomed and misled consumers and regulators as they petitioned for a series of rate hikes. 4th person charged in South Carolina nuclear project failure 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Time-of-use plans allow most ratepayers to save money if they concentrate their energy use — running the washing machine, say — outside that time frame. Column: How you pay for electricity is changing. Here's what you need to know 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Regulators are often reluctant to approve major grid upgrades that would raise costs for ratepayers when the benefits are hard to quantify. Climate Crisis Catches Power Companies Unprepared 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The announcement prompted questions from longtime critics of the utility about how much of the cost would be borne by ratepayers rather than shareholders. PG&E Aims to Curb Wildfire Risk by Burying Many Power Lines 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The abandonment spawned multiple lawsuits, some by ratepayers claiming company executives knew the project was doomed and misled consumers as well as regulators as they petitioned for a series of rate increases. Judge OKs distribution for $192M nuclear project settlement 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Watching how that goes is important, because Dominion has been caught before trying to bill ratepayers for services that might not directly benefit them. Opinion | Dominion Energy is embracing offshore wind. It’ll be a break for the Chesapeake Bay region. 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Corruption like this is not a joke; it's already cost Texas ratepayers $28 billion and 800 lives, and more is on the way. One of them has to go: The GOP or America as we know it 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z The failure cost ratepayers and investors billions and left nearly 6,000 people jobless. 3rd guilty plea in South Carolina nuclear project failure 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z “PG&E needs a plan to reduce the most risk possible at the least cost possible to ratepayers.” PG&E Aims to Curb Wildfire Risk by Burying Many Power Lines 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The project will be fully funded by Massachusetts ratepayers to meet that state’s clean energy goals, if the lawsuit and the potential referendum do not delay or derail it. Tiny bats put kibosh on power line tree-cutting for 2 months 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z He notes that the ship’s construction will not involve charges to Dominion ratepayers. Opinion | Dominion Energy is embracing offshore wind. It’ll be a break for the Chesapeake Bay region. 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Trying to get to 100% clean energy without the nuclear plants would be far too expensive for ratepayers. Editorial Roundup: Illinois 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z The implosion spawned multiple lawsuits, some by ratepayers claiming company executives knew the project was doomed and misled consumers and regulators as they petitioned for a series of rate hikes. 3rd guilty plea in South Carolina nuclear project failure 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z “Unfortunately ratepayers don’t have that power,” she said in an interview Wednesday. NJ regulators approve 2nd round of nuclear energy subsidies 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z The securitization is designed to lower the monthly costs for ratepayers over an extended period. Oklahoma governor signs bills to limit storm utility costs 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z This puts the PSC in an obvious political bind where the interests of ratepayers collide with those in the construction, coal and power industries. Editorial Roundup: West Virginia 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Among other provisions, Pritzker’s bill would ban ratepayers’ money from being used for charitable contributions and require an annual Exelon audit. Editorial Roundup: Illinois 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z The amended proposal drew support from environmental groups and opposition from Southwest Gas, the state’s largest gas utility, which argued that the bill could increase costs and hurt ratepayers. Nevada Democrats’ priorities emerge on bill deadline day 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Even if industry follows weatherization requirements to a T, will ratepayers get stuck with the bill or will lawmakers find a way to protect consumers? Editorial Roundup: Texas 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z Indeed, the bill saves money for ratepayers, and that’s good news. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z For ratepayers who will do this, the utility may adjust their thermostats to reduce power flow when demand is high. Power outages across the Plains: 4 questions answered about weather-driven blackouts 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z In the case of the coal-fired San Juan Generating Station, PNM was allowed to recover its lost investments with $361 million in low-cost bonds that will be paid for by ratepayers. Utility financing bill clears New Mexico Senate panel 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z This shocking move has no thought for the ratepayers who are depending on us to provide help and support during an extremely tough time. Brexit: Inquiry into suspension of Irish Sea border checks 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z If energy bills rise too quickly, he predicted, there could be a “ratepayer revolt” that derails California’s climate goals. Joe Biden wants 100% clean energy. Will California show that it's possible? 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z “Competitive power markets are delivering reliable power and billions in cost savings to electric customers while significantly reducing emissions and enabling new clean energy build - without subsidies and extra ratepayer charges.” Owners of two Ohio nuclear plants may decline subsidies 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z But neither does he want to watch ratepayers suffer if a judge yanks the dams or so alters dam operations that power rates skyrocket. GOP congressman pitches $34 billion plan to breach Lower Snake River dams in new vision for Northwest 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z He said it would be up to the Public Regulation Commission to decide whether issuing low-cost bonds - a mechanism known as securitization - would be the best option for ratepayers. Utility financing bill clears New Mexico Senate panel 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z The second is a request to reexamine how FirstEnergy spent $465 million collected from ratepayers for upgrading its local distribution systems. Group asks utilities commission to investigate ex-chairman 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Utility ratepayers could lose out on energy bill savings if developers can’t get started by then, although it’s possible falling technology costs would make up some of the difference. Joe Biden wants 100% clean energy. Will California show that it's possible? 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Feuer, in a statement, called the lawsuit a “crude rehash of old allegations related to a settlement entitling ratepayers to receive every penny they were owed.” DWP customer at center of billing scandal files new lawsuit against city 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The project would be fully funded by Massachusetts ratepayers and is aimed at meeting that state’s clean energy goals, but supporters say the entire region would benefit from the project. Opponents of $1B power line have signatures for referendum 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The company said its new plan would not cost ratepayers more. Arizona renewable energy standards targeted by GOP lawmakers 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z The bonds are then paid off by ratepayers. New Mexico utility regulators ready for big issues in 2021 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z He said he thinks both Santee Cooper ratepayers and state taxpayers can benefit if an overhaul of the utility makes it more efficient. Fight over Santee Cooper starts before 2021 session begins 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z “The costs imposed on ratepayers for all plants will be substantial, but the costs associated with the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station could be astronomical,” the lawmakers wrote in a column published Sunday. Lawmakers: New Mexico energy law needs to protect customers 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Marsh’s lies eventually took more than $1 billion from the pockets of stockholders and ratepayers, authorities said. Former SC utility executive to plead guilty in 2 courtrooms 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z The move came after it fought a 2018 voter initiative that would have mandated the switch, and which the utility argued would cost ratepayers $1,000 per year. Arizona renewable energy standards targeted by GOP lawmakers 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z “A lot of utilities have specific projects with the prerogative to self-build, and ratepayers are on the hook for it,” Maestas said. New Mexico utility regulators ready for big issues in 2021 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z Gordon in a statement praised her “dedication to Wyoming and her diligence and commitment to the ratepayers of the state.” Wyoming PSC chairwoman stepping down 4 years before term end 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z “With the ETA, PNM escaped this balancing process and may get another one-sided deal when Palo Verde closes. This could easily result in an unfair, multi-billion dollar impact on ratepayers.” Lawmakers: New Mexico energy law needs to protect customers 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Their actions took more than $1 billion from the pockets of ratepayers and investors, authorities said in an 87-page Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit filed against them in February. Former executive faces prison time in SC nuclear debacle 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Many also oppose the use of ratepayer funds for the project. APNewsBreak: Deal revives plan for largest US dam demolition 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z The penalty would deter the nation’s largest gas company from continuing to abuse ratepayer dollars, a California consumer watchdog agency says. The 'war on coal' is over. The next climate battle has just begun 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z “This is a ratepayer funded system, and ratepayers deserve a system that works.” Thousands without power a day after strong storms and wind 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z “The PRC’s history of supervising plant closures is one of striking a balance between a utility’s desires and the interests of ratepayers,” the senators wrote. Lawmakers: New Mexico energy law needs to protect customers 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z But they’re required to spend ratepayer money exclusively on programs that benefit ratepayers, such as efficiency programs that help customers reduce energy use. SoCalGas should be fined $255 million for fighting climate action, watchdog says 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Supporters say the project will provide a conduit for up to 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to reach the New England power grid, reducing greenhouse emissions and stabilizing energy costs for ratepayers. Final permit issued for 145-mile power corridor in Maine 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Public utilities are particularly vulnerable to such risks, Bradford says, as other than ratepayers they have few sources of revenue that could be used to cover cost overruns. Several U.S. utilities back out of deal to build novel nuclear power plant 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z The project would be fully funded by Massachusetts ratepayers, but the entire region would benefit through reduced greenhouse emissions and stabilization of energy prices, supporters say. Hydropower corridor opponents launch new referendum drive 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Because the deferred costs will collect interest, ratepayers will end up paying more. Utilities regulators approve natural gas rate increases 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z “This issue is no upward pressure on our ratepayers and no state mandate,” McDonald said. Nuclear costs loom over races for Georgia utility regulator 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Lynch led the utilities commission during the early-2000s energy crisis, which saw Enron and other corporate power traders take advantage of California ratepayers by manipulating a poorly designed electricity market to drive profits. What caused California's rolling blackouts? Climate change and poor planning 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z The staff found that it was “far from certain” that the Unit 4 sale would deliver benefits to ratepayers. PSE plan to sell stake in Montana coal plant gets poor review from state regulatory staff 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Despite not being able to agree on whether the bill saves or costs ratepayers money, nearly every witness concurred the bailout of the nuclear plants is uneconomic and possibly unwarranted. Ohio sues to block nuclear bailout money from being paid 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The commission made no decision on when or how ratepayers will start paying the deferred costs. Utilities regulators approve natural gas rate increases 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The law requires a charge on all Ohio ratepayers’ electric bills to fund the nuclear bailout. State watchdog seeks probe of utility tied to bribery scheme 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The attempt to tap customers for another decade of fees didn’t sit well with ratepayers, lawmakers and some of the state’s most powerful businesses groups. Second effort to boost wildfire funding falls flat in the California Legislature 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z The utilities are expected to remain neutral on the replacement proposal since it does not require an extension of the ratepayer fee. California Democrats scuttle wildfire utility fee plan, turn to Newsom in last-ditch effort 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z “And that’s no different in this case. The cause is compelling but it still needs a funding source and this one is quite elegant. It’s a relatively small fee that ratepayers are already paying.” Lawmakers want to extend California utility customer fee for wildfire, climate projects 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z “There are three major benefits from this project. One is for the ratepayers, the other is the environmental benefit for the region. The neat surprise is the relationship our city has built.” Another Washington dam removal — and 37 more miles of salmon habitat restored 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z PacifiCorp ratepayers in Oregon and California are contributing $200 million for the project but the plan allows the utility to avoid liability for additional costs. California governor asks Warren Buffet to back dam removal 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z The fee, nearly twice the 85 cents per month ratepayers will provide the nuclear power plants, lacks merit - with coal being both uncompetitive and a leading carbon emitter. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The watchdog also unearthed evidence that SoCalGas used ratepayer funds to help create the pro-gas advocacy group Californians for Balanced Energy Solutions, although the company later agreed to bill the work to shareholders instead. Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Another was a fake check from ratepayers, giving the utility “limitless billions and billions of dollars.” Ex-utility exec pleads guilty to $1B fraud in South Carolina 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z “We’re really in a position to pass the amount of our loan, dollar for dollar, through to the electric ratepayer,” Lowry said. Rural Kansas electric coops get federal coronavirus relief 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z The project is fully funded by ratepayers in Massachusetts. Maine secures deal for discounted energy from Hydro Quebec 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Those who fought hard against the project deserve the thanks of ratepayers and the utilities. Editorial Roundup: North Carolina 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z But the work order characterized all “balanced energy” expenditures as operations and maintenance, which are typically funded by ratepayers. Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z PricewaterhouseCoopers was defending itself in the lawsuit brought by the city when lawyers for the consulting firm uncovered evidence in the DWP ratepayer case. Consulting firm accuses city of L.A. of concealing evidence in DWP billing case 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Payouts are likely to hit taxpayers and ratepayers alike, as claims against cops for unnecessary force begin to hit cities, many of whom are self-insured. George Floyd protests could be most expensive civil disturbance in US history, experts say 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z PG&E ratepayers need “a strong, dedicated, effective leader who is going to stick around for the long haul,” Toney said. Meet the new PG&E. It looks a lot like the old PG&E 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z The fund is financed with money from PG&E and two other large utilities and from ratepayers. PG&E Pleads Guilty to 84 Counts of Manslaughter in Camp Fire Case 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Pressed by the consumer watchdog this year, SoCalGas said the account was initially billed to ratepayers rather than shareholders because of an “inadvertent accounting error” that was later corrected. Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z The California Public Utilities Commission, whose approval is needed when utilities’ bankruptcy reorganization plans will require ratepayer funds, voted 5 to 0 in favor of PG&E’s proposal. California Regulators Back PG&E Bankruptcy Plan 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The utilities’ concern for shareholders appears to outweigh their concern for ratepayers. Editorial Roundup: 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z It would be fully funded by Massachusetts ratepayers, but the entire region would benefit, supporters say. Utility company sues over constitutionality of referendum 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z The project was proposed by the state of Massachusetts to meet its clean energy goals and it would be fully funded by Massachusetts ratepayers. Maine environmental regulators approve new energy corridor 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z He cited a “lack of clarity” in where spending ratepayer money is appropriate, writing that “gray areas exist in rate-making treatment for lobbying activity.” Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Larry Behrens with Power the Future said the energy law will end up benefiting “big green corporations” at the expense of New Mexico ratepayers. New Mexico regulators defer decision on solar-battery plan 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Under Maine law, ratepayers typically pay the full cost of a management audit. CMP shareholders ordered to foot cost of independent audit 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z The project was conceived to meet Massachusetts’ green energy goals and is funded by Massachusetts ratepayers. Judge OKs referendum on $1B hydropower transmission project 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z TVA is the nation’s largest public utility, serving 10 million ratepayers in seven southeastern states. Federal utility board backs CEO under Trump’s fire for pay 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z “While such a request is unprecedented, an inquiry is vital for achieving clarity on compliance with commission rules regarding how costs are allocated to ratepayers,” Skopec wrote. Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z That’s why we’re sounding this alarm that power bills for northern Illinois ratepayers will shoot up soon if the Legislature doesn’t act. Editorial Roundup: 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Mark Toney, executive director of the Utility Reform Network, which represents ratepayers before the California Public Utilities Commission, said he is hopeful that the judges who review the plea agreement will impose tougher penalties. PG&E Will Plead Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Camp Fire 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z A handful of Democrats opposed it, also raising concerns about ratepayers costs, and some suggested the bill’s goals weren’t adequate to address the urgency of climate change. Sweeping renewable energy bill poised for final passage 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z The measure says the commission must “establish a recovery period that best serves ratepayers.” In rare move, Senate OKs bill over Dominion’s objections 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z He also asked the commission to clarify for all investor-owned utilities the rules around use of ratepayer funds and what constitutes lobbying. Is America's biggest gas utility abusing customer money? California demands answers 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z If nothing is done, power bills will soar for ratepayers, job opportunities will be lost and the environment will suffer enormous harm. Editorial Roundup: 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z The measures passed over the objection of Republicans, who said they would amount to a tax on ratepayers. Virginia moves toward joining cap-and-trade program 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Smaller drinking water suppliers “don’t have the ability to pass that cost along on any non-painful way to ratepayers,” Laura Campbell, agricultural ecology manager for the Michigan Farm Bureau, said during Thursday’s meeting in Lansing. Michigan oversight panel OKs limits on ‘forever chemicals’ 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z When the state Department of Administration chose the three bids as the best offers earlier this month, the ratepayer lawsuit against Santee Cooper was unresolved, making NextEra’s offer to settle the case quite attractive. Current, former executives at SC utility refuse to testify 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z What this means is that electric ratepayers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to British Columbia’s provincial budget every year with very little in return. Terminate the other treaty with Canada 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Santee Cooper’s own reform plan includes no guarantees how the ratepayer lawsuit might end. Sell, manage or status quo? Report out on SC public utility 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Democratic lawmakers say that the bill would prop up the coal industry and raise Hoosiers’ electric bills by making ratepayers continue to pay for inefficient coal plants. Editorial Roundup: 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Under the proposal, ratepayers would shoulder the cost of acquiring the company’s assets over several decades. It's time for California to take over PG&E, state lawmaker says 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z There will be no charge to other ratepayers. New Amazon-Arlington solar farm to fulfill most of county’s renewable pledges 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z In an ironic twist, U.S. ratepayers in the Northwest are paying for one of the finest public health-care systems in the world, but it is for Canadians. Terminate the other treaty with Canada 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z NextEra is also offering more than $540 million to settle a lawsuit by ratepayers over the nuclear debacle and $400 million in additional relief for customers who use Santee Cooper’s power. Sell, manage or status quo? Report out on SC public utility 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z That savings would reduce costs to ratepayers and is “an important consideration for regulators,” Kit Konolige, senior utilities analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, said in a note. PG&E bankruptcy exit plan doesn't need Newsom's approval — but actually it does 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z The ratepayers of South Carolina deserve that we do so thoughtfully, but without delay. Text of South Carolina governor’s State of the State address 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z In many places, the increased electricity demand from electric vehicles is seen as a benefit to utilities and ratepayers. Electric cars: an asset to states’ power grids, or a liability? 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z The savings rate is in contrast to Dominion’s business-as-usual approach of gouging ratepayers with pricey, dirty fossil-fuel investments and doing next to nothing on efficiency. Opinion | With energy policy, there’s no free lunch 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Over the next decade, King County will invest about $6 billion in water-quality improvements — including $4 billion in investments largely directed and prioritized by federal and state regulations and paid for by local ratepayers. We have the know-how and no time to waste to save Puget Sound 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z In one of the company's biggest victories, the General Assembly agreed in 2015 to freeze base electric rates and prevent the State Corporation Commission from ordering utilities to return excess profits to ratepayers. Analysis | Ethics reform in Washington region: More is still needed after all these years. 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z “We expect the end result to be a permit that achieves important reductions of nitrogen in Great Bay in a cost-effective way, which is good news for New Hampshire communities and their ratepayer customers.” Officials unveil plan to clean up Northeast’s Great Bay 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z “Each EV in Colorado will create $600 over its lifetime in economic benefits for other utility ratepayers.” Electric cars: an asset to states’ power grids, or a liability? 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z “Then it just transfers the liability to the ratepayers and the taxpayers,” Atkins said. California eyes climate bond to prepare for disasters 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z He said HB 6 in time will save ratepayers a net of $1.3 billion and spur solar energy projects. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z The utility’s solar share program allows ratepayers to purchase a share of a large solar field and get a credit on their utility bills for the solar energy the share generates, WKYU-FM reports. Low income Kentucky families get shares in solar field 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z The project, to be funded by Massachusetts ratepayers, aims to meet that state’s clean energy goals, but supporters say it would benefit Maine. Deadly propane blast voted top story of 2019 in Maine 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z The pooled-insurance plan will not replace private insurance that utilities already purchase — and charge to ratepayers. How Sacramento shifted billions of dollars in future wildfire costs to consumers 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z Kirschner said the gas companies will use funds provided by shareholders for the new coalition, rather than ratepayer dollars. Natural gas industry’s $1 million PR campaign sets up fight over Northwest’s energy future 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z The company cannot seek to recoup those costs from ratepayers. PG&E Reaches $1.7 Billion Deal With Regulators 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z After a months-long investigation, state regulators announced a proposed settlement Tuesday with Pacific Gas and Electric that blocks the publicly traded utility from recovering $1.625 billion in wildfire-related costs from ratepayers. Regulators reach $1.6 billion proposed settlement with PG&E 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z If returns exceed that allowed level, 40% would be refunded to customers, while another 40% would be used to pay off certain items the company could otherwise ask ratepayers to pay for. Georgia regulators approve $1.77 billion power rate increase 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z “To my knowledge, the vast majority of states use a negligence standard in those reviews — meaning if the utility’s actions were negligent, then the ratepayers do not pay for any costs resulting from that negligence.” How Sacramento shifted billions of dollars in future wildfire costs to consumers 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z Washington utility commission staff recommend that owners not be allowed to pass on those repair costs to state ratepayers, according to the Billings Gazette. Puget Sound Energy sale in Montana to reduce reliance on coal-fired electricity 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Under the proposed order, PG&E shareholders would pay those costs and the utility could not collect any of the funds from ratepayers. PG&E Reaches $1.7 Billion Deal With Regulators 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z A customer-owned utility would operate without paying dividends to shareholders and is exempt from federal taxation, thus saving ratepayers billions of dollars over the next decade, Liccardo said. Californians want to end PG&E's operations as they exist now, new poll says 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z She said that there are some good features to the agreement, but said the staff proposal “more fully balanced” the interests of ratepayers and shareholders. Georgia regulators approve $1.77 billion power rate increase 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z The claim accuses the state of protecting utilities at the expense of ratepayers. How Sacramento shifted billions of dollars in future wildfire costs to consumers 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z “As a ratepayer, I am happy to share in some of the costs. … if it gets rid of coal.” New Mexico utility regulators weigh costs of coal phase-out 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Furthermore, the full financial cost is being borne by Massachusetts ratepayers. PAC to argue for bringing Canadian hydropower to New England 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z Taking those actions wouldn’t simply be the right response from a state agency whose sole reason to exist is to protect ratepayers from being taken advantage of by monopoly utilities. South Carolina editorial roundup 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z “The one person put back in place to look out for the ratepayer isn’t a priority?” SC has not hired advocate pushed for after nuclear debacle 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z SoCalGas argues that ratepayer funding is appropriate because it’s trying to help the state meet its climate goals, not undermine them. Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The California Energy Commission postponed a decision on a controversial proposal from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District after hearing from dozens of solar industry representatives, environmental activists and utility ratepayers. California will still require rooftop solar panels on new homes — at least for now 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Rooftop solar reduces the need for utility investments in the power grid, which are paid for by ratepayers. California might not require solar panels on new homes, after all 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Environmentalists and solar energy supporters say solar panels are a better choice for households and communities than generators, because they’re more reliable, better for the environment and can lower ratepayers’ electricity costs. Some wonder if electric microgrids could light the way in California 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z The DWP has wildfire insurance, but its premiums have risen 20% in the last few years, a “cost that directly affects our ratepayers,” Adams said. Utilities are shutting down power amid fire danger, but the DWP keeps the lights on. Should it? 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z “Using ratepayer funds to undermine the state’s interests and goals is inappropriate,” Buch said. Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The agency says it will oppose any efforts by National Grid to recover the $25 million in costs related to the outage from ratepayers. Rhode Island releases report on winter natural gas outage 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z This means that California’s ratepayers are ultimately on the hook for the cost, since it sure can’t come out of the company’s nonexistent profits. Opinion | California has difficult choices to make. Its politicians keep avoiding reality. 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The legislators’ mantra is that ratepayers should be protected from being forced to dig deeper each month. Let's face it: Preventing and fighting wildfires means utility customers will have to pay more 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Approximately 75 local ratepayers joined two state regulators for a town hall on the subject last week at the Coastal Georgia Center. Georgia editorial roundup 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z But in many cases, “there are big questions about whether these trade associations add value from the ratepayer perspective,” Freedman said. Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The Public Utilities Commission’s consumer watchdog office uncovered documents this year showing Southern California Gas Co. laid the groundwork for C4BES — and used ratepayer funds to do so. California ditched coal. The gas company is worried it's next 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z Supreme Court rejected San Diego Gas & Electric’s appeal to pass $379 million in wildfire costs to ratepayers. Newsletter: The return of Eve Babitz 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z But for bankrupt Pacific Gas & Electric Co., ratepayers are the only real source of money needed for modernizing the utility’s equipment and managing vegetation. Let's face it: Preventing and fighting wildfires means utility customers will have to pay more 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z When pressed about its cost to ratepayers at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Perry defended his strategy by asking about "the price of freedom." Rick Perry’s most surprising legacy as energy secretary could be bigger science budget 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z In response to data requests from the Public Advocates Office, SoCalGas acknowledged charging ratepayers for contributions to several advocacy groups. Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Supporters of the regulatory changes say additional alterations will protect consumers by earmarking certain excess profits toward initiatives that benefit low-income consumers, followed by ultimately refunding ratepayers. Rate rule changes in NC sought by Duke Energy near final OK 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z “What is a water irrigation utility in the San Joaquin Valley doing taking money from their ratepayers to buy a fishing lodge on the McCloud River, 300 miles away?” The Interior Secretary Wants to Enlarge a Dam. An Old Lobbying Client Would Benefit. 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Also, newly released emails show that an attorney working for the city raised red flags about the fees paid to the attorney representing the class in the ratepayer case. L.A. drops lawsuit over DWP billing errors. Now ratepayers could owe millions 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z When pressed about its cost to ratepayers at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Perry defended his strategy by asking about "the price of freedom." Rick Perry’s most surprising legacy as energy secretary could be bigger science budget 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Citing the furnace rule and several other actions, the Public Advocates Office accused the company of spending ratepayer dollars in a “concerted effort to undermine the state’s energy efficiency goals.” Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Loretta Lynch, a former president of the Public Utilities Commission, thinks the whole exercise would be a waste of ratepayer money. These fish-killing gas plants were set to close. California may throw them a lifeline 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z And plenty of people object in principle to making ratepayers bail out power plants. Editorials from around Ohio 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z The DWP’s Office of Public Accountability was billed as a watchdog for the ratepayer when voters moved to create the position in 2011. DWP, reeling from scandals and FBI raids, gets a new watchdog office 2019-09-13T04:00:00Z San Francisco officials see the proposal as an opportunity to save ratepayers money, eliminate layers of costs and fees and fulfill a long-held desire to break away from the company. PG&E looks to cap wildfire costs at $18 billion through its bankruptcy plan 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z But the consumer watchdog now says the company initially violated that order, charging ratepayers at least $6,000 for additional advocacy, and later tried to hide the extent of its violations. Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The petition filed Monday centers on the Public Regulation Commission’s role in balancing the interests of utility shareholders and ratepayers. New Mexico’s new energy law prompts legal challenge 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z It will cost about $492 million but save Wisconsin ratepayers over time by providing access to cheap and clean wind energy from states to the west, the commissioners agreed. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The proposal authored by Republican Assemblyman Chad Mayes would let a state entity issue tax exempt bonds on behalf of PG&E.; Shareholders would pay off the bonds, not ratepayers. California utility seeks help in paying wildfire victims 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Costs will be passed on to ratepayers in 12 states, with about $67 million falling to Wisconsin. Regulators OK southwestern Wisconsin power line 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z The utility also promised to transfer the cost of that work from ratepayers to shareholders “in an abundance of caution and as a showing of good faith.” Climate action threatens SoCalGas. It's using customer money to fight back, critics say 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z He said the law calls for third-party bond counsel to determine whether any resulting bonds would be in the best interest of ratepayers. New Mexico’s new energy law prompts legal challenge 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z And ratepayers in a dozen states will help cover the cost, reducing Wisconsin’s contribution to about 15 percent of the total price. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Transitioning from generation methods that emit carbon dioxide to cleaner sources such as wind and solar can mean higher costs for ratepayers. Evers creates new Wisconsin office to reach carbon-free goal 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z He contends the charge to the PUC was clear: Find a way “to achieve the goals . without shifting costs to electric ratepayers who do not own or operate EVs.” Editorials from around New England 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Ohanesian, a real estate agent, fears a rapid switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy will cause DWP rates to go up, creating a huge burden for Valley ratepayers, especially seniors on fixed incomes. L.A.'s Green New Deal is polarizing voters in a district haunted by environmental disaster 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z The law requires that the deal provide a net benefit for Maine ratepayers. Emera Maine’s potential buyer to face greater scrutiny 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Outside attorneys are accused of engineering a lawsuit and subsequent settlement over the billing errors that shorted ratepayers. FBI probe at DWP includes scrutiny on cybersecurity 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Worse, when it started looking into whether SoCal Gas had used ratepayer funds for the effort, “we got a lot of false statements” from the company, Campbell told me. Column: SoCal Gas accused of setting up an ‘astro-turf’ group to plead its case to regulators 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The fraud allegations surrounding the settlement of the Jones case prompted the court this year to appoint new attorneys to represent ratepayers. L.A. hit with another legal claim in DWP case, with claims of 'wrongful acts and omissions' 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z It was eventually expected to return more than $67 million to ratepayers. Overcharged DWP customers could get an additional $50 million in refunds, new lawyers say 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z The old law required only that the deal not harm ratepayers. Emera Maine’s potential buyer to face greater scrutiny 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z State officials said they want to see the best plan for California ratepayers and keep PG&E; on track to resolve its bankruptcy case by next June. The Latest: California gets time on bids to reorganize PG&E 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Tim Blood, a San Diego attorney who represented scads of overcharged DWP ratepayers, told me he still gets from a dozen to several dozen queries every month. Column: The temperature's rising, and it's even hotter at the DWP 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z “The settlement terms are fair, reasonable, adequate and an excellent outcome for all concerned due to the fact that all ratepayers filing claims will receive 100% of any overcharge,” wrote retired Judge Dickran M. Tevrizian. L.A. hit with another legal claim in DWP case, with claims of 'wrongful acts and omissions' 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z L.A. ratepayers were “victimized by the city, which effectively filed a lawsuit against itself,” Kabateck and his colleagues wrote in Thursday’s filing. Overcharged DWP customers could get an additional $50 million in refunds, new lawyers say 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Outraged customers sued, culminating in a $67-million legal settlement between the utility and its ratepayers. Dramatic FBI raids at L.A. City Hall and the DWP billing debacle that won't go away 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Years of surging expenses led the agency to raise rates it charges the region’s utilities, which passed higher costs onto ratepayers. Bonneville, the Northwest’s biggest clean-power supplier, faces promise and perils in changing energy markets 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z “The main aim was to protect ratepayers from rate increases,” Dodd says. With new California wildfire law, Newsom didn't let perfect be the enemy of good 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Intermountain officials say they operate one of the country’s cleanest coal plants, thanks to pollution-control equipment paid for by California ratepayers. Los Angeles is finally ditching coal — and replacing it with another polluting fuel 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z For one category of eligible customers, “no ratepayer would know how to make such a claim,” they wrote. Overcharged DWP customers could get an additional $50 million in refunds, new lawyers say 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z The court is investigating whether attorneys worked both sides of the deal and benefited financially from the city’s settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by ratepayers over the billing errors. Before the double-dealing allegations, there were red flags over $30-million DWP contract 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z And DWP workers have picketed Garcetti events, carrying signs that call the Green New Deal “a raw deal” for workers and ratepayers. Those ads ripping Garcetti on homelessness? They’re about fighting his Green New Deal 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z “This is a ratepayer bailout if it’s a bailout at all.” With new California wildfire law, Newsom didn't let perfect be the enemy of good 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Together, those infrastructure failures would fuel higher energy prices across the state, ultimately costing California ratepayers at least $1 billion. After Aliso Canyon, a gas pipeline exploded — and Californians lost $1 billion 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z In an interview last month, Feuer said that “the settlement, I still believe, was a good settlement for the city and for ratepayers.” Overcharged DWP customers could get an additional $50 million in refunds, new lawyers say 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Paradis also attended mediations in the ratepayers’ lawsuit against the city, a city attorney’s office spokesman said. Before the double-dealing allegations, there were red flags over $30-million DWP contract 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z New York ratepayers help fund renewable programs like this through a monthly charge on their bills, though regulators say costs are mitigated by investments in local generation. Think globally, power locally: Hydro plants serve neighbors 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z The ratepayers’ contribution to the wildfire fund will be handled through a monthly $2.50 charge they’ve been paying for two decades. With new California wildfire law, Newsom didn't let perfect be the enemy of good 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Consumer groups argue that ratepayers shouldn’t have to pay for PG&E;’s failures. California Editorial Rdp 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z They said ratepayers could not be charged for the project because the line wouldn’t benefit retail customers. Facebook is building a massive solar project in Texas 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z They said ratepayers could not be charged for the project because the line wouldn’t benefit retail customers. Facebook is building a massive solar project in Texas 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z But for ratepayers, an oversupply of solar power might actually be a good thing. California has too much solar power. That might be good for ratepayers 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z The Republican governor, in his veto message Monday, said the bill would help large-scale solar developers at the expense of ratepayers, including the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Sununu vetoes net metering bill 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z The governor is offering the utilities an alternative - a $10.5 billion fund financed by the monthly charge to ratepayers. California Editorial Rdp 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The commission says the standard harms utilities, ratepayers and victims. California leaders won’t change utilities’ liability for now 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z While there is no pending legislation to change the standard, lawmakers are considering a variety of options to ease the financial burden on utilities by spreading costs among utility shareholders and ratepayers. California water utilities seek relief from fire lawsuits 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z The State Corporation Commission said joining the initiative would add up to $12 a month to ratepayer bills as utilities shut down or cleaned up fossil fuel plants. Opinion | Virginia needs to take action on climate change — before it’s too late 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z From their perspective, excluding existing hydropower facilities forces utilities to buy additional solar and wind energy, raising energy costs for ratepayers in one of the poorest parts of the state. Hydropower bill would sabotage California’s clean energy mandate, critics say 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z The governor’s proposal carries considerable protections for ratepayers. California Editorial Rdp 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Pinnacle West insists no ratepayer money was spent on its political efforts, but former Commissioner Bill Mundell said the claim was disingenuous, given that the company gets nearly all its money from utility customers. Arizona utility finally comes clean about political spending 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Critics slammed Edison’s first request for higher returns as a rip-off for ratepayers, calling it a tactic to pressure lawmakers into limiting the company’s liability. Edison asks for bigger profits, says bills would rise $14.40 a month for the average home 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The proposal shifts too much of the financial risk of wildfires from Edison’s shareholders to its ratepayers, he said. SCE says investors need bigger profits because of fire risks 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z Some of those groups are likely to oppose legislation that shields the utilities from liability while potentially exposing taxpayers and ratepayers to billions of dollars in costs. California Governor Seeks to Protect Utilities From the Cost of Wildfires 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z The costs would be shared by ratepayers and shareholders of the state’s three major utilities - PG&E;, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric. California Editorial Rdp 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Topics on the strike team’s agenda included the company’s bankruptcy, the effect of climate change on wildfires, how to protect ratepayers from cost spikes and whether the state’s regulatory system needs to be modernized. Governor to release report on wildfires, utility bankruptcy 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z MG&E; officials estimate ratepayers will see a 1 percent increase but will realize future savings since the plants don’t need fuel. Regulators OK solar projects to quadruple Wisconsin capacity 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z “I think the end result is a good result for Maine ratepayers and a necessary one to meet the infrastructure needs of both Maine and the region,” PUC Chairman Mark Vannoy said during the meeting. Transmission line for Canadian hydropower to Northeast OK’d 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z They argue the bill would just saddle ratepayers with unknown risks, including possibly costly cleanup costs. Montana House committee hears testimony on Colstrip bill 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z But it is impossible to raise enough money to deal with future wildfire costs without involving ratepayers in some fashion. California Editorial Rdp 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The Sierra Club said that forcing ratepayers to pay for coal plant investments amounts to bailouts — a key point used to close the Stuart and Killen plants. In small towns across the nation, the death of a coal plant leaves an unmistakable void 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z “Any new board member should be resolved to change the culture of the company, understand the concerns of ratepayers and demonstrate a commitment to the fair treatment of wildfire victims and employees,” his letter said. Newsom criticizes PG&E's plan for a new board of directors 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The company’s critics say the utility could have easily obtained approval from state regulators to replace the tower and recover the cost from ratepayers. How PG&E Ignored California Fire Risks in Favor of Profits 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z The companies will be able to recover that money from ratepayers. Virginia electric utilities wiring rural areas for broadband 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z To accomplish that, the cooperatives and other nuclear plant owners are supporting legislation projected to cost Pennsylvania’s ratepayers around $500 million a year. Debate over nuclear power hits home in rural Pennsylvania 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Dominion won’t profit off the cleanup, but ratepayers foot the bill because the company was not breaking the law by storing the coal ash as it did. Opinion | Why ratepayers get the bill for Dominion Energy’s coal ash cleanup 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z He was one of several ratepayers who sued over the billing errors. 6 years after overcharging fiasco, DWP's lawyer accused of double-dealing 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Independent analysts do not predict much effect, if any, on ratepayer bills if Three Mile Island and Beaver Valley shut down. Fight over nuclear plants arrives at Pennsylvania Capitol 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Why are the cleanup costs the responsibility of the ratepayers? Opinion | Why should ratepayers get stuck with the bill for cleaning up utilities’ disastrous decisions? 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z They are fresh off winning subsidies in New Jersey, New York and Illinois, in compromise packages that brought environmental or ratepayer groups on board by advancing renewable energy or energy efficiency goals. Rescuing nuclear power plants could come with conditions 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The March 9 letter “Why do ratepayers get the bill?” raised understandable concerns regarding coal ash cleanup in Virginia and who should pay for it. Opinion | Why ratepayers get the bill for Dominion Energy’s coal ash cleanup 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Utility representatives said the free allowances are necessary to avoid charging ratepayers twice for carbon savings. Cap and trade: Oregon lawmakers work to adopt policy 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z Sen. Brandon Smith, the bill’s lead sponsor, says it’s an effort to “modernize” the solar sector, which he says will benefit utilities, ratepayers and the solar industry. Solar bill clears Kentucky Senate 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Fines paid by utilities for violating the requirements would be credited to ratepayers. McKee: New bill would improve utilities’ emergency response 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z It will benefit shareholders of profitable companies and largely profitable plants on the backs of Pennsylvania ratepayers, they say. Rescuing nuclear power plants could come with conditions 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The multi-million dollar question continues to be: How to we promote solar growth and fairly compensate and encourage alternative energy without piling costs on other electric ratepayers? Editorials from around New England 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z “It comes down to lots of needs: Take care of the fire victims, keep the lights on, ensure progress on climate change and protect ratepayers. That’s at least a partial list.” PG&E’s Bankruptcy Filing Creates ‘a Real Mess’ for Rival Interests 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z It emerged from bankruptcy three years later but obtained billions in higher payments from ratepayers. PG&E: California utility firm files for bankruptcy after deadly 2018 wildfires 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Those critics include ratepayer advocacy groups and lawyers for fire victims, whose clients could see court awards reduced by a bankruptcy judge. Battered by wildfires and scandals, PG&E files for bankruptcy 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Independent analysts do not foresee much effect, if any, on ratepayer bills if Three Mile Island and Beaver Valley shut down. Rescuing nuclear power plants could come with conditions 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z But a growing chorus of shareholders, ratepayer advocates and lawyers for fire victims says there’s no need for PG&E to enter bankruptcy. Essential California: PG&E is cleared in Tubbs fire, but more problems loom 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z “In the longer run, the Legislature and the administration have an obligation to ensure that the company’s ratepayers and fire victims are prioritized over shareholders,” Mr. Levine said. PG&E’s Bankruptcy Filing Creates ‘a Real Mess’ for Rival Interests 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z But a growing chorus of shareholders, ratepayer advocates and lawyers for fire victims says there’s no need for Pacific Gas & Electric to enter bankruptcy. PG&E hasn't run out of money. So why is it planning to file for bankruptcy? 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z PG&E said at the time that it needed relief from $9 billion in debt that it incurred because it couldn’t recover its higher costs from ratepayers. Battered by wildfires and scandals, PG&E files for bankruptcy 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z That could help shield ratepayers from sizable increases in their electric bills. PG&E Bankruptcy Could Deal Blow to Its Solar-Power Suppliers’ Finances 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z “Moving forward, our eye is going to be focused on making sure the victims aren’t victimized yet again and that ratepayers aren’t crushed,” he said. PG&E Bankruptcy Threatens California Wildfire Suits, Green-Power Contracts 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z They tried to prevent a PG&E; bankruptcy last year by approving a law allowing the utility to pass on some costs of the 2017 wildfires to ratepayers. PG&E bankruptcy could mean price hikes, unpaid fire lawsuits 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z “PG&E was sitting in dough, the ratepayers were paying and paying, all the creditors were happy, everybody was a pig at the trough. And who paid? The California ratepayer,” Lynch said. PG&E hasn't run out of money. So why is it planning to file for bankruptcy? 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z They tried to prevent a PG&E bankruptcy last year by approving a law allowing the utility to pass on some costs of the 2017 wildfires to ratepayers. PG&E bankruptcy could mean price hikes, unpaid fire lawsuits 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z “I respect the ratepayer, and I am absolutely cognizant of the stress of those who lost absolutely everything in these fires, that their interests need to also be front and center in this deliberation.” Ex-California utility CEO to receive $2.5m severance amid firm's bankruptcy 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z He said it seeks to compensate ratepayers for years of excess spending by utility companies. Virginia legislators seek refund for utility customers 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z “I respect the taxpayer, I respect the ratepayer and I’m absolutely cognizant of those that lost their homes.” California governor, lawmakers confront utility bankruptcy 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z The PG&E bankruptcy promises to be more complex and political than most bankruptcies, pitting fire victims, ratepayers, bankers, insurance companies and renewable-energy providers against one another. PG&E to file for bankruptcy following devastating California wildfires 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z PG&E will need the commission’s approval for any bankruptcy plan that would impose new costs on ratepayers. PG&E Bankruptcy Tests Who Will Pay for California Wildfires 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “I’m cognizant of the taxpayers, and I’m cognizant of the ratepayers, and I’m absolutely cognizant of those who lost everything.” No clear path for California as massive PG&E utility nears bankruptcy 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “These nonessential costs should never be subsidized by ratepayers, and refunding this money ensures ratepayers get back every cent that is rightfully theirs.” Virginia legislators seek refund for utility customers 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z But he added that the management shake-up won’t affect the key question facing the utility and its ratepayers: whether California would provide PG&E with the financial aid it needs to survive. PG&E CEO Steps Down Amid California Wildfire Crisis 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “I am not interested in another piece of legislation that allows them to pass cost off to the ratepayers for these liabilities,” Assemblyman James Gallagher said in an interview on Saturday. Factbox: What can the state of California do about PG&E? 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z The Public Utilities Commission is eager to avoid a Bankruptcy Court proceeding, in which a federal judge would control the company’s fate and the interests of creditors would be placed above those of ratepayers. What would happen if PG&E sold its gas business or filed for bankruptcy? 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z The council surveyed Hyams beach ratepayers last year on short and long-term solutions to the area’s popularity. Hyams beach: thousands turned away as NSW tourism hot spot 'loved to death' 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z One prominent critic of time-varying rates is the Utility Reform Network, or TURN, a ratepayer advocacy group based in San Francisco. SoCal Edison's new rates will vary with the time of day. Some customers may not benefit much — or at all 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Consultants hired by the utility say the city should invest those ratepayer dollars in continuing to burn natural gas at the Scattergood, Harbor and Haynes power plants along the coast. California is aiming for 100% clean energy. But Los Angeles might invest billions in fossil fuels 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Dodd, the state senator, said on Monday that he would ask the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office to assess the impact of a PG&E bankruptcy on ratepayers and fire victims. Factbox: What can the state of California do about PG&E? 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z As monopolies, they are permitted to collect as much money from ratepayers as they need to meet their obligations, with commission approval. State utility regulators delayed implementing 2016 law aimed at preventing wildfires 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z All you’ve really done there is shift the financial burden from ratepayers to taxpayers, and lost the opportunity the lower costs via economies of scale. Since lawmakers now agree on protecting people with preexisting conditions, here's how you do it 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z That alone would amount to an average power-bill increase of as much as 17% if the full total were passed on to ratepayers, according to one analyst’s estimate. California Girds for Higher Power Prices From PG&E After Fires 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z For most of the past 18 months, political leadership in South Carolina told SCE&G and Dominion they weren’t doing enough to ease the ratepayers’ burden. South Carolina regulators face billion-dollar decisions 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z “I wouldn’t be surprised if a PG&E bankruptcy would lead to much higher rates for ratepayers and devastation for victims of previous wildfires,” Dodd said. Factbox: What can the state of California do about PG&E? 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Edison and PG&E joined SDG&E in asking to open special accounts to hold ratepayer funds to pay for future wildfire damages. State utility regulators delayed implementing 2016 law aimed at preventing wildfires 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z Even before that process got started, Edison unveiled a sweeping plan to reduce wildfire risks from its power lines, asking for permission from state officials to charge ratepayers $582 million for the work. California looks to electricity shutoffs as a faster, cheaper wildfire solution 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z “What we’ve seen him advocate for are the Department of Water and Power positions, not necessarily the ratepayer,” Vargas said. L.A. City Council poised to reappoint Department of Water and Power watchdog 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z Commission Administrative Director Harry Lanphear says that “if we find the utility’s practices in this particular incident to be not prudent, we will protect the ratepayers.” Regulators may force CMP to absorb cost for billing delays 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z Water was asking ratepayers to ante up a second time. Opinion | D.C. residents continue to be unfairly saddled with paying for system upgrades 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, the Southern Company is determined that Georgia’s energy consumers – “ratepayers” – should pay for billions in cost overruns. The fight over a Georgia nuclear plant shows we need to ban dark money 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z In theory, that means ratepayers whose land generates more runoff during storms would bear more of the cleanup burden. In D.C., water fees tap into tension over race, gentrification and the First Amendment 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Three years ago, outside consultants assessing how the DWP is governed wrote that the ratepayer advocate faced “continuous political pressure” from city and utility officials. L.A. City Council poised to reappoint Department of Water and Power watchdog 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z “It’s just public relations, just a veil to mask the replacement of nuclear with natural gas … And the people that end up paying for it, of course, are the ratepayers.” Is California going the way of Germany when it comes to energy? 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Dodd was the sponsor of legislation passed this year that allows utilities to pass some of the costs related to wildfires on to ratepayers. California state senator says 'too soon' to speculate about utility... 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z She just doesn’t think Georgia ratepayers should pay for the Southern Company’s gross failure to meet a budget or a schedule. The fight over a Georgia nuclear plant shows we need to ban dark money 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Earlier this year, California passed legislation that would allow utilities to securitize wildfire liability by floating bonds and passing on the costs to ratepayers under certain circumstances. PG&E Shares Roiled by Wildfires 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Legislators intervened this year to shield PG&E and the state’s other investor-owned utilities from overwhelming legal claims, allowing them to pass the expense on to ratepayers. Utility Customers May Be on the Hook for Billions in Wildfire Damage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z “PG&E‘s fate largely will be determined on how lenient the California Legislature is with power providers and whether or not they allow them to pass on these costs to ratepayers,” Venditti said. PG&E linked to wildfires; its stock nose-dives 22% 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The bill allows the company to borrow money for its 2017 wildfire costs while using money collected from ratepayers to pay back the loan. PG&E outlook ominous if utility found responsible for California’s worst wildfire - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The Public Utilities Commission said ratepayers could be liable for billions in costs. The Latest: Nevada voters OK medical equipment tax relief 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z “These are record low prices for renewables that by their very nature mean that this will save Arizona ratepayers money,” Mayes said. The hottest fight in American politics? Arizona’s smackdown over solar power. 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z “We were focused on 2017 and protecting the ratepayers from that fire,” he said. Utility Customers May Be on the Hook for Billions in Wildfire Damage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z “Instead of encountering a board and staff that are hostile to the ratepayers, they will have people they can come in and communicate with.” L.A. County Department of Public Works takes over long-criticized Compton water district - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z "That would be good for their bottom line, ratepayers' bottom line and address the climate challenge." A Midwest Energy Transition Will Help Drive Future U.S. Emissions Reductions 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z The problem is that the ratepayers also have been depleted by Harvey. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Democratic State Rep. Lee Oxenham says the plan slashes costs for ratepayers and decreases the state’s carbon footprint. Legislators push back on Sununu’s 10-year energy plan 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z When Los Angeles started hunting for a “ratepayer advocate” to scrutinize the Department of Water and Power, Mike Gatto said he was encouraged by several people at City Hall to apply. Consumer advocates suggest hunt to replace DWP watchdog is a 'sham process' - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z “These are the changes I think they will see: They will see staff that’s more accessible, that is more transparent, that is communicating with the ratepayers on a regular basis,” Novak said. L.A. County Department of Public Works takes over long-criticized Compton water district - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z But no South Carolina ratepayer ought to be expected to pay huge salaries for work that was never done. South Carolina editorial roundup 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z Others sounded a cautious note about the cost to ratepayers for an aggressive push toward entirely renewable power sources by 2032. Climate bill would move D.C. to 100% renewable energy by 2032 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z A financial “stress test” would determine how much PG&E could pay while remaining solvent and how much would be passed on to ratepayers. Pacific Gas & Electric equipment tied to another of last year's deadly fires in California - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z “This is still a good deal for ratepayers, a good deal for taxpayers.” Anchorage, cooperative finalize terms of $1B utility sale 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z In addition, I-1631 would add hundreds of millions of dollars to ratepayers’ energy bills for higher costs for utilities. Billions in new taxes and no guarantee of carbon reductions 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z "I am counting on the project co-owners to follow through on the commitments you made to the citizens of Georgia, ratepayers and myself." Cost of Georgia nuclear plant draws scrutiny from lawmakers 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z About 20 percent of the money generated from those fees would be used to provide financial assistance to low-income ratepayers, while the rest would fund other local sustainability initiatives. Climate bill would move D.C. to 100% renewable energy by 2032 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z They asked the owners to “ensure prior to voting in support of moving forward … that a cost cap is established to protect all Georgia electric ratepayers from this and future overruns.” Cost of Georgia nuclear plant draws scrutiny from lawmakers 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Dubbed a “PG&E bailout” by critics, the law allows the company to borrow money for its 2017 wildfire costs while using money collected from ratepayers to pay back the loan. A $15-billion mystery: Who's to blame for California's most destructive fire? 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Supporters say the project will save Massachusetts and Maine ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Critics to protest 145-mile transmission line in Maine 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z They asked the owners to "ensure prior to voting in support of moving forward ... that a cost cap is established to protect all Georgia electric ratepayers from this and future overruns." Cost of Georgia nuclear plant draws scrutiny from lawmakers 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z The state’s largest polluter paid good money — your ratepayer money — to buy the naming rights for the Richmond Arts Center, after all. Opinion | Why is an energy company asking for permission to destroy a masterpiece? 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z “I am counting on the project co-owners to follow through on the commitments you made to the citizens of Georgia, ratepayers and myself.” Cost of Georgia nuclear plant draws scrutiny from lawmakers 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z The move has infuriated ratepayer advocates, who warned that the measure puts the utility on the hook for damages that haven’t even been gauged yet. California lawmakers give utility a reprieve amid fire cases 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z “Without it, ratepayers will be left holding the bag and communities will needlessly suffer,” he said. California lawmakers pass bill on PG&E wildfire liability 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z “This is about protecting ratepayers, not helping utilities,” said Sen. Bill Dodd, a Napa Democrat who helped craft the legislation. California approves measure to pass on wildfire costs 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z “You cannot dispute that this is going to be passed on to the ratepayers.” California Lawmakers Set Goal for Carbon-Free Energy by 2045 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z It would allow ratepayers to be charged even if the utilities were found to be unreasonable in building, maintaining or operating their equipment. The Latest: California wildfire liability bill advances 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z The utility overseeing the Virgil C. Summer plant is asking ratepayers across the Palmetto State to shoulder its construction expenses of $4.7 billion, citing a law passed last decade. The $4.7 Billion Nuclear Bill That No One Wants to Pay 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z It would also let utilities issue bonds to help pay damages, with a surcharge on ratepayers’ bills helping to cover interest payments. California lawmakers pass bill on PG&E wildfire liability 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z “The fact of the matter is ratepayers would be hurt in a utility bankruptcy.” California approves measure to pass on wildfire costs 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z |
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