Wyoming Public Service Commission
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The Commission's consideration of improvements to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process through rule making, including whether to require IRP’s to address: (1) negative externalities of cumulative view shed impact, wildlife impacts, socioeconomic impacts and life cycle emissions; (2) positive externalities, such as health and well-being; (3) the potential benefits of a revised resource acquisition and Request for Proposal process; (4) additional best practices; and (5) whether the Commission should modify its traditional standard of “acceptance for filing” of an IRP to one of “acknowledgement” or “approval” and any other issue(s) raised by interested Stakeholders.
Rocky Mountain Power
Gateway South Transmission Project
Gateway South Transmission Project
Docket No. 20000-588-EN-20 (Record No. 15604)
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR SITUS & NON-SITUS CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE GATEWAY SOUTH TRANSMISSION PROJECT AND THE GATEWAY WEST SEGMENT D.1 TRANSMISSION PROJECT
Rocky Mountain Power
General Rate Case
General Rate Case
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE RATES BY APPROXIMATELY $7.1 MILLION PER YEAR OR 1.1 PERCENT, TO REVISE THE ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, AND TO DISCONTINUE OPERATIONS AT CHOLLA UNIT 4
Commission Rules - Chapter 1 and Chapter 3
Docket No. 90000-155-XO-20 (Record No. 15588)
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVISION OF COMMISSION RULES, CHAPTER 1 REGARDING ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 3 REGARDING COAL FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITIES
Investigation Pursuant To Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-117 of the Integrated Resource Plan Filed By Rocky Mountain Power on October 18, 2019
Docket No. 90000-147-XI-19 (Record No. 15389 )
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'S INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO WYO. STAT. § 37-2-117 OF THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN FILED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
Docket No. 90000-156-XO-20 (Record No. 15614)
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVISION OF COMMISSION RULES CHAPTERS 1 AND 3 TO IMPLEMENT HEA 0079 (HB 200) (2020) CONCERNING RELIABLE AND DISPATCHABLE LOW-CARBON ENERGY STANDARDS
SEA74 (SF0159) (2019)
Docket No. 90000-143-XI-19 (Record No. 15262)
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SEA74 (SF0159) (2019) CONCERNING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WYOMING COAL FIRED GENERATION AND ASSOCIATED RATE-MAKING ISSUES
Lifeline Program Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) are partnering to increase awareness of the federal Lifeline program, which helps eligible low-income consumers access more affordable broadband and phone services. Joint FCC/NARUC letter with information about the Lifeline program, outreach materials that state agencies can distribute to consumers, and how state agencies can access the National Verifier to help consumers apply for Lifeline.
Dr. Mark Peterson and David M. Feldman
All Utilities
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017
Docket No. 90000-134-XO-17 (Record No. 14915)
December 28, 2017 - IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION’S CONSIDERATION ON ITS OWN MOTION OF THE EFFECT OF THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (TCJA) OF 2017 ON THE PROPRIETY OF RATES CHARGED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICE IN WYOMING. Orders # 24527, 24579 , 24706
One-Call of Wyoming
"Call Before You Dig" was created to provide you with an easily accessible resource when you are digging. Every dig requires a call.
Call Before You Dig Information
Sage Grouse Core Area Protection
It is important to Wyoming to protect Sage Grouse core areas. Utilities, as well as other industries, should be aware and observe Wyoming requirements in Sage Grouse core areas (map). The following links provide further information on the location of the core areas and Wyoming Sage Grouse issues and Executive Orders.
Electric / Gas
See Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) docket above.
Pipeline / Water
Docket No. 80007-42-WR-17 (Record No. 14907)
December 6, 2017 - IN THE MATTER OF THE AMENDED APPLICATION OF VISTA WEST WATER COMPANY FOR A GENERAL RATE INCREASE OF $408,000.00 PER YEAR. For additional information you can contact John Burbridge at John.Burbridge@wyo.gov or call 307.777.7427
Telecommunications / WUSF
CenturyLink Quality of Service and Competitive Designation Dockets
Telecommunications Relay Service Surcharge
Docket No. 90000-133-XO-17 (Record No. 14894)
November 16, 2017 - IN THE MATTER OF THE INCLUSION AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE MONTHLY ACCESS LINE SPECIAL FEE AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS IMPAIRED. Order # 24517
As defined in Wyo. Stat. §§ 16-9-201 (a)(v) and (viii), shall include and clearly identify the nine cent ($0.09) Wyoming Relay special fee (surcharge) on customers' monthly bills for services rendered on and after January 1, 2018.
Wyoming Universal Service Fund Assessment Level
Docket No. 90072-44-XO-18 (Record No. 14923)
IN THE MATTER OF THE FUNDING REQUIREMENT AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FACTOR FOR THE JULY 2018 TO JUNE 2019 FISCAL YEAR OF THE WYOMING UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND. Order # 24954
The WUSF assessment rate changed from 1.40% to 1.70% effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. If you are in need of additional information please contact Melisa Mizel, WUSF Manager, at 307.777.7427 or melisa.mizel2@wyo.gov.
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