Category: LA Public Service Commission - Alliance for Affordable Energy

FERC Decision is a Victory for Louisiana Ratepayers

12/29/2022

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a decision siding with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) in its dispute against System Energy Resources, Inc. (SERI), a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (Entergy).

FERC's decision reaffirms regulatory and advocate concerns that Entergy has systematically overcharged ratepayers across the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana for over two decades for costs related to its ownership, and mismanagement, of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi.

The Votes Are In…Now the Work Really Begins

12/12/2022

By Emma Meyerkopf, AAE's Communications Coordinator

Elections are over and you might be wondering who was elected to represent Louisianans at the Public Service Commission (LPSC)?

As you may already know, District 4 was decided on November 8 and incumbent Mike Francis was re-elected to the Commission. District 3 was just decided on December 10 and challenger Davante Lewis was elected to the Commission.

Over the last 4 months Louisianans have been involved in choosing who will represent them, but now the work really begins.

Welcome to the Jungle: An Overview of Louisiana's Jungle Primary

11/15/2022

By Austen Angers

Louisiana has adopted an election mechanism and timetable that is unique and not widely used in the United States. We have what is sometimes called a “jungle primary” process.

This means that for a single office, every candidate is listed on one ballot, regardless of political party affiliation. This serves as a sort of “first round.” This can be confusing for some voters, since Louisiana’s jungle primary actually occurs when the rest of the U.S. holds its general election. In order for this round to resolve the election, a single candidate must receive at least 50% of the vote. If this occurs, then that candidate wins the election outright in the first round.

Louisiana utility regulators blame Entergy for creating grid dependent on costly gas by Wesley Muller

8/5/2022

Article by Wesley Muller
Originally Published on the Louisiana Illuminator
August 2, 2022

For years, utility giant resisted diversifying its fuel sources, critics say

With Louisiana residents receiving unprecedentedly high electricity bills, Democrats on the Louisiana Public Service Commission last week blamed Entergy Louisiana for the “mess,” saying the utility giant ignored calls to diversify its sources of fuel for power generation.

While some commissioners blamed Entergy for the problem, one advocate said the commission also bears responsibility. Logan Burke, executive director of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, said the commission never really pushed hard for renewables. The energy industry knew years ago that renewables were going to become the cheapest sources of power, yet the commission over the course of four years approved four new natural gas power plants in Louisiana, Burke said.

Entergy offered a $588M settlement to end allegations at Grand Gulf. Should Louisiana agree? By Sam Karlin

7/7/2022

Article by Sam Karlin
Originally Published on The Advocate
July 7, 2022

Amid wide-ranging allegations that it soaked ratepayers for inflated costs at its troubled Grand Gulf nuclear power plant, which serves customers in three states, Entergy has struck a settlement with Mississippi, agreeing to refund the state $300 million.

But it’s not yet clear if regulators in Louisiana will opt into the deal, and some officials are skeptical.

The Alliance's take: This plant has been a problem from the jump. Louisianans are owed far more than this pittance and we’re glad to see regulators in the state indicate the same sentiment.

Commissioners reject $5 billion sale of Cleco

2/24/2016

At the February 24th meeting the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the $ 5 billion sale of Cleco to foreign investors was not in the public interest. Read The Advocate’s coverage of the proposed Cleco sale.

Source: The Advocate
Website: http://theadvocate.com/news/14976675-172/utility-regulators-reject-5-billion-sale-of-cleco

SKRMETTA MOVES AGAINST RATEPAYERS

2/25/2013

Skrmetta files for Reconsideration of State-Wide Energy Efficiency Rules

LPSC Business and Executive Meeting Jan. 30, 2013

2/4/2013

The LPSC Business and Executive meeting held in Baton Rouge this past Wednesday began with the election of new chairs.

ACEE Provides Guidance on Energy Efficiency in Louisiana

1/30/2013

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ( http://aceee.org/ ) has announced that it will be releasing an in-depth report on opportunities for energy efficiency in the state of Louisiana and suggestions for program design and implimentation.

Policy Update 1/8/2013

1/8/2013

Net-Meter Backlog Leaves Orleans Parish Solar Residents in the Dark.

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