ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

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HB 2113: public service corporation; rates; intervenor

Sponsor: Representative Martinez, LD 16

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Instructs the Director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office to intervene in a public service corporation rate case if the proposed rate increase to residential customers is 100% or more.

History

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) serves as an advocate for residential customers of public utilities in rate hearings held before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). RUCO analyzes utility company data to determine appropriate positions to take and present on behalf of residential ratepayers.

The Director of RUCO (Director) may intervene or appear on behalf of residential utility customers before hearing officers and the ACC. The Director may also participate as a party of interest in proceedings relating to rate making or rate design, and involving public service corporations, as long as the proceedings do not involve a member-owned nonprofit cooperative corporation (A.R.S. § 40-254.01) (JLBC).

Provisions

1.   Requires the Director to intervene in a public service corporation rate case if the proposed rate increase to residential customers is 100% or more. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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