We Believe in Effective Regulatory Cost Control

Utility rates should be based upon utility’s actual cost of providing service to each customer class - not projected cost. Utilities should be given the opportunity to earn a fair rate of return. However the utility authorized rate of return must be in line with the industry average. Additionally there needs to be corrective action if a utility has over-earned its authorized rate of return for two consecutive years.

We Encourage Market Competition Through Choice of Electricity Supplier

Utilities should be required to compete against other non-utility suppliers to ensure electricity rates are competitive. The current 10% “Choice” cap should be eliminated or raised to enable more customers to participate in electric choice; the cap elimination will help grow the economy.

We Promote Self-Generation & Co-Generation

With many industrial customers having a need for both electricity and steam for the operation of facilities, self-generation should be expanded to include efficient co-generation located off-site within close proximity to industrial customers.