State PUC

Arkansas PSC Announces National Safe Digging Month 2024

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has announced National Safe Digging Month for April 2024. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe digging practices to prevent utility line damages and injuries.

Arkansas Safe Digging Month Declared April 2025

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has declared April 2025 as Safe Digging Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe digging practices to prevent utility line damages.

Mississippi PSC Hosts Energy Workforce Summit

The Mississippi Public Service Commission announced an upcoming Energy Workforce & Education Summit to address the evolving needs of the state's energy sector. The summit will convene leaders from education, industry, and workforce development to discuss strategies for preparing the next generation of skilled workers.

Mississippi Utility Summit on Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

The Mississippi Public Service Commission will host a two-day summit in Tupelo, MS, on June 23-24, 2026, to discuss disaster preparedness and utility resilience. The event follows Winter Storm Fern, which impacted over 125,000 homes.

Mississippi PSC Hosts Power Grid Summit

The Mississippi Public Service Commission announced its upcoming Power Grid Summit, scheduled for September 25, 2025. The event will convene regulatory leaders, utility representatives, and industry experts to discuss grid reliability and energy affordability for the state's ratepayers.

Mississippi PSC Issues Final Order in Atmos Energy Rate Case

The Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued its final order in the Atmos Energy rate case. The order addresses numerous disputed issues, adopting the Public Utility Staff's positions on key matters such as the use of a historic test year, a 50/50 capital structure with a 9.4% return on equity, and a cap on system integrity capital spending.

Holly Springs Utility Investigation Hearing Set

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has scheduled a show-cause hearing for the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD) on September 4th. HSUD must address findings from a recent consulting report regarding its operations and service to the community.

SD PUC Approves Philip Wind Project Permit

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a permit for the construction of the Philip Wind Project. This decision followed the acceptance of a joint settlement stipulation between the PUC staff and Philip Wind Partners, LLC.

South Dakota PUC News and Appointments

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has released several news items and updates. These include leadership appointments, approval of a wind project permit, advisories on safe digging and natural gas safety, and recommendations for grain producers and buyers.

PUC Resolves Avon Elevator Receivership

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission announced the resolution of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator (FCE) of Avon receivership. The commission confirmed that producers and creditors will incur no losses as a result of this action.