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How could PSO's regulatory environment in Oklahoma affect Gentner Drummond?

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Gentner Drummond settles with PSO over utility rate increases As Attorney General, Gentner Drummond reached a settlement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) in June regarding PSO's rate proposal. PSO had initially applied for a 15% rate increase to fund grid investments. The settlement reached with Drummond's office could lower the final percentage increase to 1%, which would average $2.45 for residential customers. Although the settlement was reached, hearings on the rate case are ongoing, and a final vote by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has not yet been taken.

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  • PSO applied for a 15% rate increase early this year to fund investments.kgou.org
  • A settlement was reached between Attorney General Gentner Drummond and PSO in June.kgou.org
  • The settlement could lower the final percentage to 1%, or an average of $2.45.kgou.org
  • Hearings on the rate case are ongoing and a final vote has not been taken.kgou.org

Why it matters

For Gentner Drummond, the settlement represents a successful regulatory intervention, balancing customer affordability with the need for grid reliability, as stated by Rahn. His office is actively involved in ensuring utility customers receive rates that are 'fair, just and reasonable' while addressing the impact of inflation.

This case highlights the ongoing tension between utility companies needing capital for grid modernization and state regulators protecting consumers from rising costs. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's rules allow utilities to issue interim rates if a vote hasn't been taken within 180 days after the application was filed.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Oklahoma Corporation Commission approve the proposed settlement, or will the final rate increase be higher?
  • What specific adjustments and credits are included in the proposed settlement?

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The Oklahoma Corporation Commission rejects the settlementPSO would likely be required to implement a higher rate increase than the proposed 1%.
PSO issues refunds after the final rate increase is approvedThis would confirm that the final rate is lower than the interim rate impact that was scheduled to begin July 1.

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