Western Farmers Fiduciary Suit Denied in Federal Court
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 in Litigation | Comments Off on Western Farmers Fiduciary Suit Denied in Federal Court
On Friday, a federal court refused to certify a question to Oklahoma’s high court about the fiduciary relationship between Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WEC) and its members. This case was prompted by member People’s Electric Cooperative’s (PEC) suit accusing WFEC of trying to monopolize the state energy market. Courts below had twice dismissed PEC’s claims...
North Dakota to Challenge EPA Takeover
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on North Dakota to Challenge EPA Takeover
North Dakota has declared its intent to challenge the EPA’s takeover of an air quality control program at two coal-fired power plants in the state once the EPA issues its final plan by May 13 of this year. The EPA seeks to control the coal plants’ operations for compliance with the federal Regional Haze program, according to the Bismarck Tribune.
Cobb EMC Credits Customers
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cobb EMC Credits Customers
Cobb EMC will grant credits to its customers beginning in May because wholesale power costs have been less than anticipated by Cobb EMC’s latest wholesale power adjustment decrease. The May credits are the first part of a $14.5 million rebate to the Cobb EMC membership. About $4.5 million more in credits will be dispersed for the same reason later in the summer. Details on...
North Carolina Mayor Organizing Opposition to ElectriCities’ Rate Hike
Posted on Apr 25, 2011 in Corporate Governance, Rates | Comments Off on North Carolina Mayor Organizing Opposition to ElectriCities’ Rate Hike
Cities in North Carolina are trying to organize opposition against ElectriCities’ rate increase by creating their own coop. New Bern, North Carolina, mayor Lee Bettis met with county officials and residents to explain how the city was trying to take advantage of the planned merger of Progress Energy and Duke Power. Bettis has been working since last January to organize fellow mayors...
Surface Transportation Board Dismisses Part of Complaint Against Union Pacific
Posted on Apr 25, 2011 in Litigation, Rates | Comments Off on Surface Transportation Board Dismisses Part of Complaint Against Union Pacific
The Surface Transportation Board has agreed to dismiss part of Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.’s (AEPCO) coal rate complaint against Union Pacific Railroad (UP). On March 24, AEPCO notified the board that it had settled a lawsuit with UP and asked the board to dismiss the sub-docket portion of the rate case. The sub-docket concerned a dispute between AEPCO and UP over...
Florida Public Service Commission to Consider Territorial Dispute Between Coop and Gulf Power
Posted on Apr 25, 2011 in Land Use, Litigation, Project Development | Comments Off on Florida Public Service Commission to Consider Territorial Dispute Between Coop and Gulf Power
Gulf Power Company, part of Atlanta, Georgia’s, Southern Company, is in dispute with Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CEC) over which utility will provide electric service to a new mixed-use development in the Florida panhandle. The development, Freedom Parkway, located in Crestview, Florida, consists of roughly 171 acres and will serve both residential and commercial...
Decision Under New Alabama Ethics Act Allows Coops To Mingle With Legislators
Posted on Apr 22, 2011 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Decision Under New Alabama Ethics Act Allows Coops To Mingle With Legislators
The Alabama Ethics Commission issued several advisory opinions this month, including one involving a Baldwin County power cooperative. The opinions were the first big test for last minute changes made to the Alabama Ethics Act, which were rushed through during a special session last year. The commission found that a coop could invite legislators to Chamber of Commerce functions. Read...
Cape Solar Project Sets Bright Example
Posted on Apr 22, 2011 in Climate Change, Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Cape Solar Project Sets Bright Example
At a press conference on April 21, Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative President Charles McLaughlin announced CVEC had awarded an 18.3-megawatt project to American Capital Energy of North Chelmsford, to be installed on capped landfills in Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, and Harwich as well as in two Vineyard towns for a total of 10 sites. The CVEC project’s role in...
New Bill Could Affect the Way Texas Coops Buy Power
Posted on Apr 21, 2011 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on New Bill Could Affect the Way Texas Coops Buy Power
Yesterday, the Texas Senate sent a bill to the House that could affect the state’s coops. The bill establishes a Texas Energy Policy Council to develop a statewide strategic energy policy that balances public health and environmental matters with the issues of costs and energy reliability. The bill would set up a framework for coops and other utilities to buy power from natural gas...
Brewster’s Bid to Join Carroll Electric Board Fails
Posted on Apr 21, 2011 in Corporate Governance | Comments Off on Brewster’s Bid to Join Carroll Electric Board Fails
Carroll Electric announced Thursday that it had disqualified Marcie Brewster as a board candidate in the upcoming election next month. Brewster’s efforts to meet with cooperative officials Friday were unsuccessful. A petition drive supporting Brewster’s efforts failed by eight votes in Brewster’s district, according to Carroll Electric, and 224 of the 1,300 signatures collected were...
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