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March 2, 2021 Commission Meeting |
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Gas Agenda
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(1)
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18046 and 18328
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of January 31, 2021
Based on preliminary figures at point-of-test January 31, 2021, the projected RSE return on average common equity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, was 10.81 percent, which was above the authorized range. As a result, rates will be reduced by $2,835,972 effective April 1, 2021, to reflect the adjustment under the normal operation of RSE. The authorized return on average common equity is 10.15 to 10.65 percent.
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Final
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(2)
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28101
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of January 31, 2021
Based on preliminary figures at point-of-test January 31, 2021, the projected RSE return on average common equity for the rate year ending September 30, 2021, was 9.53 percent, which was below the authorized range and results in no adjustment to rates. The authorized return on average common equity is 10.45 to 10.95 percent.
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Final
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(3)
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U-3727
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Application for Approval of a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with BBT Alabama Intrastate, LLC (formerly American Midstream).
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Final
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(4)
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U-5358
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Application for Approval of a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas with CIMA Energy, LP.
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Final
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Telecommunication Agenda
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D-7652
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Increases the rate for residential Basic Local Exchange Service by 4.6 percent, corresponding to the annual Consumer Price Index change, as authorized in the Communications Reform Act. Filed January 26, 2021, with a requested effective date of March 1, 2021.
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- CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA COMPANY, LLC
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Final
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(6)
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U-5359
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Approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Windstream Alabama, LLC and Hargray of Alabama, Inc. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- HARGRAY OF ALABAMA, LLC
- WINDSTREAM ALABAMA, LLC
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Final
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(7)
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32244
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By notice received February 8, 2021, Talk America Services, LLC (Talk America) seeks approval to cancel their Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and to withdraw their tariff. Talk America is certified by the Commission as a CLEC and toll reseller. The Company asserts it is no longer providing telecommunications services to Alabama consumers.
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- TALK AMERICA SERVICES, LLC
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Final
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Legal Agenda
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(8)
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33072
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(B) - Motor carrier application of Leslie M. Stone d/b/a K3C Transportation, of Montgomery, Alabama, for a Certificate to transport passengers. A Report and Recommended Order ("RRO") was entered in this cause on January 21, 2021, which recommended a provisional grant of authority. No exceptions to the RRO were filed within 20 days from the date of service.
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Final
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(9)
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33093
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(B) - Application of Packmasters Moving and Storage, L.L.C., of Moulton, Alabama, for a Certificate to transport household goods.
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- PACKMASTERS MOVING AND STORAGE, L.L.C.
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Final
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(10)
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33098
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(B) - Application of Applewhite Movers LLC, of Huntsville, Alabama, for a Certificate to transport household goods.
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Final
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(11)
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C-19942
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(B) - Petition of ADW Trucking, LLC, of Mobile, Alabama, for approval of cargo self-insurance.
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Final
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(12)
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C-19894
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(B) - Petition of David Huffmaster d/b/a D & M & Sons Hauling, of Chunchula, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate F4000 which was revoked due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage.
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Final
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(13)
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C-19914
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(B) - Petition of Mathan Holt Construction, LLC, of Auburn, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate F4658 which was revoked due to Petitioner's failure to maintain proper proof of cargo insurance coverage.
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- MATHAN HOLT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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Final
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(14)
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24964
21316
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(B) - Petition of Six Mile Supply, Inc., of Brierfield, Alabama, for cancellation of Motor Carrier Certificates F669 and P361.
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Final
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(15)
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33022
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(B) - Motor Carrier Certificate 4115 was issued to Robert A. Sutherland d/b/a Eastern Shore Shuttle ("Eastern Shore Shuttle"), of Fairhope, Alabama, by Commission Order dated October 7, 2020. Said Order also required Eastern Shore Shuttle to file its tariff, obtain insurance and registration numbers and properly identify its vehicles. Eastern Shore Shuttle has failed to make the required filings.
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Final
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(16)
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33057
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(M) - Motor Carrier Certificate F366 was transferred to Lesley Trucking Company, LLC, of Saraland, Alabama, by Commission Order dated November 9, 2020. Said Order required Lesley Trucking Company, LLC to file proof of cargo and liability insurance coverage and obtain registration numbers and properly identify its vehicles. Lesley Trucking Company, LLC has failed to timely make the required filings.
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- LESLEY TRUCKING COMPANY, LLC
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Final
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Electricity Policy Agenda
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(17)
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18117 and 18416
18148
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Division Report for Rate RSE and Rate ECR for Alabama Power Company as of January 31, 2021.
The Electricity Policy Division performed the regular monthly examination of the books and records of Alabama Power Company and determined the Weighted Return on Average Retail Common Equity was 6.12% for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021.
The Staff’s normal monthly review of the Over and Under Recovery for Alabama Power’s energy costs determined an under-recovery of $9,538,812 for the month.
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Final
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(18)
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18117 and 18416
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On February 1, 2021, Alabama Power Company (“the Company”) submitted information and calculations for the CNP Purchase Factors associated with the Company’s certificated power purchase arrangements, as provided for under Rate CNP, Part B. The filing reflects a projected under-recovery of costs associated with such arrangements which would be recoverable in the billing months of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
Although the Company is entitled under Rate CNP and the corresponding orders of the Commission to recover the entire revenue requirement associated with its power purchase arrangements, our staff has proposed that, in lieu of new CNP Purchase Factors associated with the submitted calculations, the Company will leave the current CNP Purchase Factors in effect for the period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
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Final
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(19)
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18005
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On February 15, 2021, Alabama Power Company filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission the annual update to Rate PAE (Purchase of Alternate Energy). Under Rate PAE, qualifying customers that have installed an electric generating facility for their own use (with nameplate capacity of 100 kW or less) receive payment for energy sold to the Company in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Rate PAE has been in effect since 1981. The Company annually updates avoided cost and other data that are used to set the charges and compensation under the rate. The Company has requested the proposed modifications become effective for April 2021 billings.
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Final
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(20)
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U-5213
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On February 15, 2021, Alabama Power Company filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission the annual update to Rate CPE (Contract for Purchased Energy). Rate CPE applies to Qualifying Facilities (“QFs”) with a nameplate capacity greater than 100 kW, seeking to sell energy to Alabama Power Company. Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and its implementing regulations, Alabama Power is obligated to purchase energy from QFs at rates equivalent to the Company’s avoided costs. Rate CPE has been in effect since March 2017, and the Company annually updates avoided cost and other data that are used to set the energy payments established under the rate. The Company has requested the new rates become effective April 1, 2021.
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Final
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(21)
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U-3765
U-4226
U-4554
U-3453
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On February 16, 2021, Alabama Power Company filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission, in accordance with section 37-1-81, Code of Alabama, 1975, for approval to withdraw Rate PPP (Price Protection Products for Real Time Pricing Consumers) and Rate XILTU (Incremental Load - Time of Use); and for revisions to Rate FPL (Unmetered Protective Lighting) and Rate SLM (Public Street and Highway Lighting). The Company is withdrawing Rate PPP and Rate XILTU due to there being no active customers receiving service under these rates. With regard to Rate FPL and Rate SLM, the proposed changes are ministerial in nature, intended to update the rate schedules to reflect 1) the phase out of luminaire options that are no longer available for new installations or for replacement of existing installations; and 2) the addition of an aluminum pole option as an alternative to the currently offered fiberglass pole, at similar costs.
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Final
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