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politics28 days ago•2 min saved

Braun reshapes Indiana’s utility regulator after AES rate decision

Gov. Mike Braun replaced Andy Zay as chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission with Anthony Swinger, effective immediately; Zay remains on the five-member panel. The shake-up follows Braun’s criticism of the IURC’s approval of AES Indiana’s roughly $70 million annual rate increase. Swinger did not vote on the AES case due to his prior work with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. The IURC sets rates for electricity, natural gas and other utilities. Zay’s chair salary was $163,000 vs Swinger’s $152,000 as commissioner. Braun can remove members for cause but did not; Veleta and Ziegner are the other commissioners, with Ziegner’s term through 2027.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|

#aes-indiana #governor #indiana

politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Georgia's Utility Board Upset Signals a National Playbook on Energy Prices

Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won Georgia's Public Service Commission in a historic upset, flipping two of five seats from Republicans and showing how rising electric bills can drive turnout and fundraising in a normally low-profile regulatory race. Backed by national groups and a targeted get-out-the-vote push, the campaign framed ratepayer protections against the backdrop of soaring energy costs, data-center growth, and a costly grid expansion. The result is being watched as a potential blueprint for other states with elected utility regulators, though Georgia’s commission remains in the minority and replication may take time.

via Politico|

#electricity-rates #energy-affordability #georgia

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Georgia PSC Primaries Set Stage for Runoffs and Key Elections

Two Democratic candidates for Georgia Public Service Commission are headed to a runoff, while Republican incumbent Tim Echols easily won his primary; the election reflects ongoing debates over utility rates and regulation in Georgia.

via Georgia Recorder|

#democratic-candidates #georgia-public-service-commission #politics

energy2 years ago•7 min saved

California Tightens Restrictions on Rooftop Solar Compensation for Renters, Schools, and Farms

The California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously voted to reduce payments to apartment buildings, schools, and businesses that sell excess solar power to the grid, marking the second major reduction in financial support for rooftop solar in the past year. The new regulations will result in significantly lower payments for these customers, with solar advocates estimating a decrease of about 80% per unit of energy sold. The commission argues that the reduced incentives are necessary to prevent unfair subsidies and ensure that property owners contribute their fair share to maintaining the grid. However, solar advocates criticize the decision, stating that it will discourage new solar installations and hinder the state's goal of achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045.

via CalMatters|

#california #energy #incentives