Open Meeting Summaries

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved one Formal Case action item at its April 7, 2021, Open Meeting:

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved two Formal Case action items at its March 31, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Action:

1. Formal Case No. 1155, In the Matter of the Application of the Potomac Electric Company for Approval of its Transportation Electrification Program — This Notice of Final Tariff approves Pepco’s update to its Plug-in Vehicle – Green Rider which will become effective upon publication in the D.C. Register.

2. Formal Case No. 977, In the Matter of the Investigation into the Quality of Service of Washington Gas Light Company, District of Columbia Division, in the District of Columbia — This Order, among other things, accepts WGL’s Customer Engagement Plan as filed.
 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved two Formal Case action items at its March 17, 2021, Open Meeting

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved two Formal Case action items at its March 10, 2021, Open Meeting:

1. Formal Case No. EA2017-04, In the Matter of the Application of Yardi Systems, Inc., for the Return of Its Integrity Bond and Waiver of Future Bond Submission — This Order denies the request of Yardi Systems, Inc. for the return of its integrity bond and waiver of future submission.

2. WGIA2021-01, In the Matter of Washington Gas Light Company’s Request for Approval of Independent Accountant — This Order grants Washington Gas Light Company’s request for approval of an independent accountant.
 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved one Formal Case action item at its March 3, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Actions:

1. Formal Case No. 1164, In the Matter of an Inquiry into the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on District Utilities and Consumers — This Order among other things, amends Section 311.3 of Title 15 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations on an emergency basis, requiring utilities to provide at least 45 days’ notice before disconnecting residential service after the public health emergency is lifted. The Commission also requires utilities to provide Deferred Payment Agreements of at least 12 months to eligible residential customers after the public health emergency ends, and a report within 60 days describing the impact. The Commission directs the Washington Gas Light Company (“WGL”) to submit a proposal and implementation plan for an Arrearage Management Program in a filing within 45 days from the date of this Order.

Additionally, the Commission directs that the income threshold for participation in the electric and gas utility discount programs be increased temporarily from 60% to 75% of the state median income level and requires the Potomac Electric Power Company and WGL to file a report within 90 days from the date of this Order describing the impact of the increased threshold. 
 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved one Formal Case action item at its February 24, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Action:

1. Formal Case No. 1162, In the Matter of the Application of Washington Gas Light Company for Authority to Increase Existing Rates and Charges for Gas Service — This Order grants the Joint Motion for Approval of Non-Unanimous Settlement Agreement regarding Washington Gas Light Company’s (“WGL”) rate increase application. The Commission thanks the parties for their efforts in bringing this Settlement Agreement to the Commission, including increasing the low-income discount program to cover 100% of the distribution charge for eligible customers through the winter heating season. This change is especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. WGL shall file its compliance tariffs within 14 days of the date of this Order. The new rates will become effective 12:00 a.m. April 1, 2021.

 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved three Formal Case action items at its February 17, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Actons

1. Formal Case No. 1017, In the Matter of the Development and Designation of Standard Offer Service in the District of Columbia — This Notice of Final Tariff approves the Potomac Electric Power Company’s tariff amendment to update its Rider Standard Offer Service transmission retail rates and shall become effective upon publication in the D.C. Register.

2. Formal Case No. 1154, In the Matter of Washington Gas Light Company’s Application for Approval of PROJECTpipes 2 Plan — This Order clarifies Order No. 20671 as set forth in the Order.

3. RM5-2020-02, Fuel Adjustment Clause Audit and Review Program — This Notice of Final Rulemaking adopts amendments to Chapter 5, Fuel Adjustment Clause Audit and Review Program, and shall become effective upon publication in the D.C. Register..
 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved two Formal Case action items at its January 27, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Actions

1. Formal Case No. 712, In the Matter of the Investigation into the Public Service Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure — This Order adds to the delegated authority of the Office of the General Counsel to issue orders on the matters listed in this Order.

2. Formal Case No. 1125, In the Matter of the Promotion of the Utility Discount Programs — This Order reviews the Annual Report of the Utility Discount Program Education Working Group (“Working Group”) for Fiscal Year 2020 and directs the Working Group to develop new ways of obtaining customer feedback about the effectiveness of the Consumer Education Program, particularly in the virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia approved two Formal Case action items at its January 13, 2021, Open Meeting:

Formal Case Actions

1. Formal Case No. 1160, In the Matter of the Development of the Metrics for Electric Company and Gas Company Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs Pursuant to Section 201(B) of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018 — This Order grants the Department of Energy and Environment’s Motion for Clarification of Order No. 20654.

2. OPC2020-02, Office of the People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia’s Motion to Compel Discovery Response from Washington Gas Light Company — This Order denies the Office of the People’s Counsel’s Petition for Reconsideration of Order No. 20628.