Utility Regulation
Check out these reports, studies and guides on topics related to utility regulation!
Regulation vs. Deregulation: An Analysis of Electricity Markets
By Brian Mounce, Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
April 2019 |
This report provides an analysis of the benefits and consequences of: either maintaining regulation on the electricity market in the state of Louisiana or constructing a deregulated market.
Download the PDF here to find out more about the history of differing markets (in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania) and the future of regulation and deregulation!
Download the PDF here to find out more about the history of differing markets (in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania) and the future of regulation and deregulation!
AAE 2018-2019 Annual Report
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2018-2019 |
In this issue - a year's overview, last year's numbers & statistics, and a shoutout to our allies.
A Look at What We've Been Up To:
Read more about What We've Been Up To here!
A Look at What We've Been Up To:
- Secured increased funding for the state's Weatherization Assistance Program
- Engaged in a total of 26 formal proceedings at the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the New Orleans City Council
- Successfully advocated for the New Orleans City Council to open a Renewable Portfolio Standard rulemaking docket
- Protected LA's solar customers from a radical change in net energy metering policy that would devalue their clean energy
Read more about What We've Been Up To here!
Report on Lousiana's Energy Market
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2018 |
This report summarizes the state of Louisiana's regulated energy market, the utility business model, and how Louisiana ranks in terms of energy policy. Louisiana is an Energy State. Yet unfortunately, Louisiana consistently ranks near the bottom when it comes to energy policy.
Fortunately, AAE also highlights areas for energy policy improvements. The report focuses on the importance of energy efficiency, residential solar, and net metering.
View the report here to learn more!
Fortunately, AAE also highlights areas for energy policy improvements. The report focuses on the importance of energy efficiency, residential solar, and net metering.
View the report here to learn more!
AAE 2016-2017 Annual Report
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
2016-2017 |
In this issue - a note from our Executive Director, Summary of Successes, Policy Update, Partner Spotlight, Funding & Expenses, Leadership & Staff, a thank you to our donors.
Download the report here!
Download the report here!
Electricity Regulation in the US: A Guide
Paid for and Published by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) |
July 2016 |
Prior regulators and industry insiders came together, with the interest of outlining a framework that illustrates the best practice of policy and procedures that can be applied to general circumstances of electricity regulation in the United States. This book was made to educate fellow regulators and stakeholders, advocates of consumer rights, the environment and more, but even utilities themselves. This book does not aim to support any specific political positions, but rather to strives to highlight the most effective policy, and achieve the best outcomes for all involved.
Download and read a PDF version here!
Download and read a PDF version here!
Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
May 2015 |
Baton Rouge, LA – The Alliance for Affordable Energy has released a report that studies the relationship between Louisiana’s monopoly utility companies and the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC), the elected government agency that is charged with regulating these monopolies. The paper found a problematic relationship and “regulatory capture” of the governmental body as a result of campaign finance, among other procedural issues.
Link to downloadable version: Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies
The Alliance offers recommendations following the research conducted, including:
Link to downloadable version: Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies
The Alliance offers recommendations following the research conducted, including:
- Adoption of prohibitions that limit campaign contributions from regulated utilities to regulated candidates
- Greater transparency by expanding Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law
- The adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order by the LPSC in order to ensure proper procedures
- More regular and enforced audits by the state’s Legislative Auditor
AAE 2012-2013 Annual Report
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2012 - 2013 |
In this issue - A letter from the CEO, meet our board and staff, learn about our programs, a policy update, and a financial breakdown of the year.
In the policy update:
Download our Annual Report here!
In the policy update:
- The passage of the energy efficiency rules
- Integrated Resource Planning starts in New Orleans
- Protecting net metering
Download our Annual Report here!
Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
July 2012 |
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is a strong supporter of equitable, effectively implemented solar leasing.
In 2012, we received complaints from ratepayers, solar installers, and local utilities about two companies that offered leasing agreements, Sader Power and Green Grants. The complaints made against the companies warranted examination. Because the Alliance’s mission is to protect ratepayers, we launched an investigation to discern the validity of the claims, in an effort to ensure that ratepayers were not being harmed.
Download and read our report: Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
In 2012, we received complaints from ratepayers, solar installers, and local utilities about two companies that offered leasing agreements, Sader Power and Green Grants. The complaints made against the companies warranted examination. Because the Alliance’s mission is to protect ratepayers, we launched an investigation to discern the validity of the claims, in an effort to ensure that ratepayers were not being harmed.
Download and read our report: Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
FERC Assessment of Demand Response & Advanced Metering
Staff Report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
November 2011 |
This is the 6th annual report as required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The report assesses electricity demand response resources and advanced metering with an emphasis on results, activities, and regulatory actions taken over the last year.
The report found:
Read here to find out more!
The report found:
- The penetration of advanced meters is up from 8.7 percent in 2009 to 13.4 percent;
- Demand response potential in organized markets operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) increased by more than 16 percent since 2009;
- Demand responded to peak load emergency conditions in ERCOT and the RTO and ISO organized markets; and
- Federal and state regulators and others continue to focus on demand response, taking actions to remove barriers to wholesale demand response and develop policies to address smart grid.
Read here to find out more!
Electric & Gas 2011 Formula Rate Plan Settlement
Created by Legend Consulting Group for Entergy New Orleans (ENO) |
September 2011 |
The offer of Settlement of Entergy New Orleans, Inc. relating to New Orleans Docket UD-08-03.
View presentation here.
View presentation here.
New Orleans Utility History
By Michael Cobar, The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
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This presentation outlines the history of utilities in New Orleans and Louisiana, from the incorporation of Southwestern Brush Electric Light & Power Company (the first company to generate and distribute electricity in New Orleans) in 1881 to NOPSI's beginning in 1926. The presentation concludes by taking a look at NOPSI rates of return, average bill prices, and electricity rates over time.
The presentation also briefly examines the history of New Orleans utility regulatory control and summarizes the office of the inspector general 2015 report investigating utility regulatory control in New Orleans.
View the presentation here!
The presentation also briefly examines the history of New Orleans utility regulatory control and summarizes the office of the inspector general 2015 report investigating utility regulatory control in New Orleans.
View the presentation here!
Decoupling and Resolution No. R-16-03
By Zeke Magard, Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
February 2019 |
In the on-going Entergy New Orleans (“ENO”) rate case, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. R-16-03, which required ENO to submit a proposal for a decoupling pilot program. ENO submitted a proposal for a Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) to the Council and asserted that this Plan included the required decoupling mechanism. However, the Plan proposed by ENO falls short of the requirements agreed upon by the Council.
Check out this one-pager summary here to learn about decoupling and how it relates to this important rate case!
Check out this one-pager summary here to learn about decoupling and how it relates to this important rate case!
AAE 2008-2009 Annual Report
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
2008-2009 |
In this issue - A letter from the board President, an update on the Energy Smart Program, a push for a Renewable Portfolio Standard for LA, a win for the “Say No to Coal, Say Yes to Clean Energy” coalition - work suspended on the Little Gypsy Plant, the Louisiana Green Corps Workforce Training Program and a Testimony from Jordan Walters, our new website, and a shoutout to our new staff and partners.
Download and read our report: Smart Ideas
Download and read our report: Smart Ideas