News & Analysis as of

Public Utility Emergency Management Plans

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Public Utilities Commission of Texas Adopts New Winter Weatherization Rules in Response to Winter Storm Uri

On October 21, 2021, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a rule that creates requirements for power companies to better prepare for winter weather. The rule stems from the Texas Legislature’s passage of...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

After the Storm: Public Utility Commission of Texas Adopts New Winter Weatherization Rule Requirements for ERCOT-based Generators...

Vinson & Elkins LLP on

In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 3, which, among other things, required the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“the Commission”) to adopt certain market-related rules. A key...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

COVID-19/Impacts on Water Sector: American Water Works Association Survey

The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) undertook a survey of member utilities and other sector organizations to gauge the impacts of COVID-19 on the water sector. AWWA states the survey was conducted online and...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Municipal Wastewater Utilities and COVID-19: Being Proactive During a Pandemic

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on

While the threat of contamination through exposure to wastewater is unlikely, there are additional steps municipal wastewater utilities can implement to not only protect its personnel and the users it serves, but to also...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

PUCO provides guidance in light of declared state of emergency

Bricker Graydon LLP on

On March 16, 2020, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) enacted measures to deter the spread of the coronavirus. In light of the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency, the PUCO determined that the approval...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Utilities temporarily halt disconnections

Bricker Graydon LLP on

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued an order on March 13, 2020, urging utilities to promptly seek approval to suspend any requirements that might impose a “service continuity hardship” on customers. The...more

6 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide