An ethics complaint hints at a tangled Webb in an Entergy settlement that arguably shortchanges Arkansas customers.
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AG requests that Summit Utilities not resume normal collection during investigation
An investigation into the practices of Summit Utilities is underway, and Attorney General Tim Griffin requested Friday that the Arkansas Public Service Commission order the gas company to “refrain from disconnecting customers or charging late fees” until the investigation is over, or until enough information is found to set a specific resumption date.
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Class-action lawsuit dismissed, investigations open into Summit Utilities’ sky-high gas bills
Things are changing in the legal fight against Summit Utilities, the gas company that was accused of overcharging its customers and providing poor customer service.
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Summit Utilities case moved to federal court, customers may refuse payments for two weeks
Two Pulaski County residents have filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of all Arkansans experiencing wildly high bills from Summit Utilities.
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Solar industry group, sponsors of bill to end existing solar policy reach compromise
After hours of testimony, largely from opponents of a proposal to end Arkansas one-to-one net-metering policy, the sponsors of the bill and an industry group reached a compromise.
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Hutchinson names Katie Anderson new chair of Arkansas Public Service Commission
Scott resident will head utility regulation in the state.
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Thomas leaving Public Service Commission for private sector
Thomas, who has four years left on his PSC appointment, told the Arkansas Times today that his resignation has “nothing to do with the Petit Jean” case but quickly acknowledged, “No one will believe” that.
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PSC chairman issues fiery recusal from solar energy net-metering case
“Then, like a Saul Goodman stunt, Petit Jean’s counsel falsely accused me of criminal conduct and sought my recusal. Better Call Saul!” Ted Thomas wrote.
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Gubernatorial appointments of note: PSC, marijuana, education
Three worth a mention in this week’s list.
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Pine Bluff water supplier answers PSC
Pine Bluff water utility reports on efforts to find leaks and restore water pressure on system disrupted by freeze.