Category: LPSC - Alliance for Affordable Energy

SWEPCO got approval for new solar resources. Why did the LPSC take so long to approve it?

7/20/2023

By Jessica Hendricks, AAE's State Policy Director

SWEPCO’s application for 999 MW of solar and wind generation capacity was heard by Louisiana Public Service Commissioners at the May and June meetings. Then the Commission held a special meeting in late June to re-hear it. The point of contention was over ownership. SWEPCO only sought projects they would own, allowing them to earn a rate of return, or profit, increasing the cost of the energy for ratepayers.

The Commission wanted to see the costs (and benefits) of SWEPCO’s application for owned generation compared to a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in which SWEPCO would simply buy power from a renewable power producer to ensure ratepayers were getting the best value.

Letter to the Public Service Commission: Our Hydrogen Concerns

3/20/2023

The Alliance is deeply concerned about the costs and impacts of hydrogen as part of our power systems. Today, we sent a letter to the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) outlining some of those concerns.

Many of those same concerns were brought up by LPSC Commissioners at the November B/E. Those concerns include the unknown costs related to the development of new pipelines and changing existing power infrastructure to handle hydrogen for combustion, the local air-quality impacts from burning hydrogen and the resulting harmful emissions, and the federal clean energy subsidies allow utilities to gain access to massive hydrogen subsidies without making any meaningful changes to their polluting status quo.

We encourage the Commission to continue to seek information about emerging technologies outside the context of utility applications. It is tempting to imagine switching one fuel for another as a short-cut to energy transition and decarbonization, but regulators should not be expected to approve technology based on speculation. Nor should regulators accept that hydrogen can affordably reduce carbon emissions and other harmful pollution.

Back in the LPSC Game

3/19/2023

By Jessica Hendricks, AAE State Policy Director

A little over a year ago, I signed off at The Alliance. My parting words were ‘until next time’. Well, allies and supporters, it’s next time! I’m back to do the work that always made me so happy alongside a team that was consistently supportive.

My work for a utility regulator taught me a different point of view and I gained insight on how decisions are made. I’m stronger from the experience and can’t wait to write comments again for a utility regulator, knowing a bit more about how they’re going to be received.

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.

The Town Talk – Cleco sale approved

3/28/2017

At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story and to read the statement made by CEO of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, Casey DeMoss, click on the link listed below.

Source: The Town Talk
Website: http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2016/03/28/cleco-sale-approved/82272932/

AP/ABC News – Cleco sale approved

3/29/2016

At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story and to read the statement made by CEO of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, Casey DeMoss, click on the link listed below.

Source: Associated Press/ABC News
Website: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/louisiana-regulators-approve-cleco-corporation-sale-37999579

KALB TV – Cleco sale approved by LPSC

3/29/2016

At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story click on the link listed below.

Source: KALB TV
Website: http://www.kalb.com/home/headlines/Sale-of-Cleco-approvec-373787741.html

KADN – Cleco buyout rejected

2/25/2016

On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the proposed Cleco sale was not in the public's best interest. For KADN's coverage of the 02/24 LPSC meeting click on the link listed below.

Source: KADN
Website: http://www.cajunfirst.com/news/local-news/cleco-buyout-rejected

Law360.com – Cleco sale denied

2/25/2016

On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public's best interest. For Law360.com's coverage of the Cleco sale rejection click on the link listed below.

Source: Law360.com
Website: http://www.law360.com/assetmanagement/articles/763737/la-utility-regulators-nix-4-7b-cleco-sale-to-investor-bloc

Utility Dive – Cleco sale denied

2/25/2016

On February 24th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public's best interest. For the full Utility Dive insight about the denial of the Cleco sale click on the link listed below.

Source: Utility Dive
Website: http://www.utilitydive.com/news/louisiana-psc-rejects-cleco-acquisition-by-international-consortium/414551/

The Advocate – Cleco sale denied

2/24/2016

On February 24th, 2016 Louisiana Public Service Commissioners ruled that the sale of Cleco Power to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets is not in the public's best interest. For The Advocate's full coverage of the 02/24 Louisiana Public Service Commission meeting click on the link listed below.

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

The Town Talk – Cleco sale denied

2/24/2016

On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public's best interest. For The Town Talk's full story click on the link listed below.

Source: The Town Talk
Website: http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2016/02/24/cleco-sale-rejected/80875958/

KALB TV – Chairman of LPSC opposes Cleco sale

2/23/2016

The Chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission Clyde Holloway has stated publicly that he does not support the proposed Cleco sale. KALB TV reports on Chairman Holloway's statement about the proposed Cleco sale. For the full story click on the link below

Source: KALB TV
Website: http://www.kalb.com/home/headlines/Commissioner-Clyde-Holloway-releases-statement-on-proposed-sale-of-Cleco-369878411.html

New Orleans Sun Times – Cleco sale up for approval

2/23/2016

New Orleans Sun Times discusses the upcoming vote by the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner to approve or not approve the proposed Cleco sale. For the full story click on the link listed below.

Source: New Orleans Sun Times
Website: http://neworleans.suntimes.com/nola-business/7/126/341049/5-billion-cleco-sale-up-for-final-approval-wednesday

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