Update: This week OMA’s energy counsel, Kim Bojko, argued before the Supreme Court of Ohio on behalf of the Appellants requesting that it overturn a PUCO order that awarded Duke $55.5 million from customers for cleanup costs associated with two former manufactured gas plants that have not been in operation for 50-89 years. Ms. Bojko fielded questions from the Justices, stating that the PUCO improperly applied the ratemaking statutes in Ohio that do not permit recovery of expenses associated with plants that were not used and useful in rendering service to Duke’s distribution customers during the test year. OMA, OCC, Kroger, and Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy all appealed the PUCO decision three years ago. The Court has taken the arguments under advisement and will render a decision in the near future.
March 3, 2017, Volume 6, Issue 25
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