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Resolution Regarding Guiding Principles for Management and Disposal of High-Level Nuclear Waste
adopted February 6, 2013
The Resolution adopts principles to guide NARUC towards a permanent solution to nuclear waste disposal, responsible management and use of the Nuclear Waste Fund, interim storage of nuclear waste, rethinking federal organization of nuclear fuel management, and NARUC role in the debate.
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Resolution in Support of the Deployment of Combined Heat and Power
adopted November 14, 2012
The Resolution encourages State public service commissions to evaluate opportunities to combine heat and power, encourage cost effective investment, and provide education on CHP to eliminate potential barriers to deployment.
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Resolution in Expanding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market
adopted November 14, 2012
The Resolution urges State and federal regulators to collaborate with other policymakers to remove barriers to AFV deployment, and ensure consistent, fuel-neutral policies to help realize the full economic, environmental and societal benefits of AFVs.
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Resolution Supporting the Rapid Deployment of Voltage Optimization Technologies
adopted November 14, 2012
The Resolution encourages State public service commissions to evaluate the energy efficiency and demand reduction opportunities that can be achieved with the deployment of Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) technologies and other electric utility grid modernization technologies and activities, and use of appropriate measurement and verification tools to ensure that such technologies provide the projected savings and energy efficiency necessary to meet legislative Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) and/or regulatory expectations.
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Resolution Urging Congressional Action to Address the Conflict Between Grid Reliability Laws and Environmental Laws and Regulations
adopted July 25, 2012
The resolution urges Congress to enact narrow legislation to resolve conflicts between Section 202(c) and environmental laws and regulations, to ensure that a company/generator would not have to choose which law with which to comply during a DOE declared emergency.
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Resolution on the Need for Review of FERC Incentive Rate Regulation Policies Under Order No. 679
adopted February 8, 2012
The resolution encourages the Commission to commit to a rigorous analysis of available data to determine whether there exists a significant and cost effective link between FERC’s award of transmission incentives and real-world transmission development investment decisions.
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Resolution Supporting the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Find, Fix and Track Report Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanism
adopted February 8, 2012
The resolution supports NERC’s efforts to better focus on violations that pose a higher risk to the reliability of the bulk power system
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Resolution Regarding the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future
adopted February 8, 2012
The resolution appreciates the efforts of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future in reviewing the policy and technical factors involved with managing and disposing of both government and commercial high-level radioactive waste and proposing a strategy to resolve the waste disposal problems that have too-long been deferred
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Resolution Supporting the Interconnection of the U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
adopted February 8, 2012
The resolution recognizes that the interconnection between PREPA and WAPA will enhance the principles of reliability, economy, environmental protection, and efficiency in the region and therefore, supports the development and construction of the proposed Interconnection between PREPA and WAPA.
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Resolution Honoring Rob Berntsen
adopted February 8, 2012
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Resolution on Ensuring Sustainable Natural Gas Development
adopted November 16, 2011
The resolution commends the American Gas Association and the Shale Gas Subcommittee of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board for their efforts and support for the continuous improvement of shale gas production in a cost-effective and environmentally-responsible manner.
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Resolution on Smart Grid Principles
adopted July 20, 2011
The resolution provides a framework for NARUC Smart Grid advocacy, identifies issues, and recognizes that new issues will emerge.
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Resolution on Maintaining State Authority to Ensure Reliable Electric Service at Reasonable Rates
adopted July 20, 2011
The resolution (i) urges NERC and FERC to respect the statutory limits of their authority under section 215 of the Federal Power Act and not attempt to overreach into State jurisdictional local distribution facilities when defining the bulk system or setting reliability standards, (ii) states that new and revised NERC standards should demonstratively provide reliability benefits to consumers that justify their costs, (iii) recommends that NARUC and State commissions should be vigilant in monitoring NERC and FERC activities to ensure new and revised standards are consistent with FPA 215, enhance reliability, and benefit ratepayers.
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Resolution on Carbon Capture and Enhanced Oil Recovery
adopted July 20, 2011
The resolution (i) supports State policies to encourage the use of carbon dioxide from power plants in petroleum recovery operations, (ii) urges the federal government to restore and increase funding as quickly as possible, and (iii) eliminate regulatory impediments.
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Resolution on Increased Flexibility for the Implementation of EPA Rulemakings
adopted July 20, 2011
The resolution (i) supports efforts to promote State and federal environmental and energy policies that will enhance the reliability of the nation's energy supply and minimize cost impacts, (ii) encourages utilities to plan for EPA regulations and explore all options for complying with such regulations in order to minimize costs to ratepayers, (iii) encourages FERC to work with the EPA to develop a process that requires generators to provide notice to FERC, system operators, and State regulators of expected effects of forthcoming EPA regulations on operating plants to allow an opportunity for meaningful assessment and response to reliability issues, (iv) encourages NARUC and its members to actively coordinate with their environmental regulatory counterparts, FERC, and the electric power sector ensuring electric system reliability and encourage the use of all available tools that provide flexibility in EPA regulation requirements reflecting the timeline and cost efficiency concerns embodied in this resolution to ensure continuing emission reduction progress while minimizing capital costs, rate increases, and other economic impacts while meeting public health and environmental goals.
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Resolution on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development and Deployment
adopted July 20, 2011
The resolution recognizes that alternative vehicles can provide energy security and reduce GHG emissions. It also urges policymakers to give due consideration to the potential value of developing/deploying such vehicles.
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Resolution Honoring Janet Chance Hanneman
adopted July 20, 2011
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Resolution Expressing Disagreement with the Opinions that Spent Nuclear Fuel Should be Stored at Reactor Sites for 100 Years
adopted February 16, 2011
The resolution considers that continued storage at reactor sites for an indefinite period is not what was planned when the reactors were built and runs counter to the NWPA and that the federal government must honor its obligations under the NWPA to dispose of spent-nuclear fuel in a permanent repository at the earliest possible date consistent with laws and regulations.
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Resolution Supporting Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs and Amendment of Federal Housing Finance Agency Guidelines Inhibiting States’ Pursuit Thereof
adopted February 16, 2011
The resolution urges the FHFA to reevaluate its policies and guidance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding PACE financing, by giving appropriate consideration to the reductions in energy costs that energy efficiency measures deployed under PACE programs provide homeowners, and the extent to which these financial benefits reduce, rather than increase, mortgage default risk.
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Resolution on the Role of State Regulatory Policies in the Development of Federal Environmental Regulations
adopted February 16, 2011
The resolution urges the EPA to ensure that, as it develops public health and environmental programs, it will: (1) Avoid compromising energy system reliability; (2) Seek ways to minimize cost impacts to consumers; (3) Ensure that its actions do not impair the availability of adequate electricity and natural gas resources; (4)Consider cumulative economic and reliability impacts in the process of developing multiple environmental rulemakings that impact the electricity sector; (5) Recognize the needs of States and regions to deploy a diverse portfolio of cost-effective supply-side and demand-side resources based on the unique circumstances of each State and region; (6) Encourage the development of innovative, multi-pollutant solutions to emissions challenges as well as collaborative research and development efforts in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy; (7) Employ rigorous cost-benefit analyses consistent with federal law, in order to ensure sound public policy outcomes; (8) Provide an appropriate degree of flexibility and timeframes for compliance that recognizes the highly localized and regional nature of the provision of electricity services in the U.S; (9) Engage in timely and meaningful dialog with State energy regulators in pursuit of these objectives; and (10) Recognize and account for, where possible, State or regional efforts already undertaken to address environmental challenges.
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Resolution Recognizing Hydropower as Renewable Energy
adopted November 17, 2010
The resolution recognizes that hydropower facilities can be valuable clean and renewable energy resources if they are constructed and operated consistent with applicable provincial, State, and federal law or policies and have received all required regulatory approvals.
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Resolution Supporting the Development of Small Modular Reactor Technology
adopted November 17, 2010
The resolution urges federal support to further the development, including the development of licensable design of economically viable Small Modular Reactor nuclear power plant technology for the use fo electric utilities in the United States.
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Resolution Supporting State Authority to Adopt and Promote Feed-in-Tariff Mechanisms for Renewable and Other Generation Technologies
adopted July 21, 2010
The resolution supports the ability of individual States to determine whether or not the public utilities, under their jurisdiction, should be required to offer to purchase power at prices established by State commissions (including prices set pursuant to State feed-in tariffs) in a manner consistent with federal law.
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Resolution on Financial Reform Legislation Affecting Over-the-Counter Risk Management Products and Its Impacts on Consumers
adopted February 17, 2010
The resolution supports passage of financial reform legislation ensuring that electric and natural gas market participants continue to have access to OTC risk management products as tools in their legitimate hedging practices to provide more predictable and less volatile energy costs to consumers. It also asserts that the FERC, and the PUCT for Texas/ERCOT should continue to be the exclusive regulators with authority to oversee any agreement, contract, transaction, product, market mechanism or service offered or provided pursuant to a tariff or rate schedule filed and accepted by the FERC, or the PUCT for Texas/ERCOT.
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Resolution on National Policy for Management and Disposal of Spent Fuel from Commercial Nuclear Power Plants
adopted February 17, 2010
The resolution encourages NARUC to call upon the Secretary of Energy not to withdraw the Yucca Mountain license application from the review process underway at the NRC and that NARUC and State utility commissions as stakeholders in the disposal policy on behalf of ratepayers—who continue to bear the ultimate cost of the fee payments to the Fund—should play an active role in representing their views to the Blue Ribbon Commission.
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Resolution Regarding Cybersecurity
adopted February 17, 2010
The resolution encourages commissions to open a dialogue with their regulated utilities to ensure that these organizations are in compliance with standards, and where applicable, ensure that cost-effective protection and preparedness measures are employed to deter, detect, and respond to cyber attacks, and to mitigate and recover from their effects. It also encourages commissions to regularly revisit their own cyber security policies and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable standards and best practices, such as those of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Certification for Information System Security Professionals (CISSP).
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Resolution Honoring Suedeen Kelly
adopted February 17, 2010
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Resolution on Carbon Capture and Storage
adopted July 22, 2009
A resolution supporting each State that is developing policies supporting the injection and underground storage of carbon dioxide while addressing issues such as property rights, permitting, trust funds to administer programs, and liability.
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Resolution on State Clean Energy Policies as a Foundation for an Electric Sector Carbon Policy
adopted July 22, 2009
A resolution urging Congress in considering development of a cap-and-trade program for the electricity sector, to take into account the “foundational” role that must be played by State clean energy policies, including energy efficiency, in delivering the cost-effective emission reductions and to incorporate mechanisms that enable States to further pursue these policies
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Resolution Honoring John Norris
adopted July 22, 2009
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Resolution Honoring Mark Sidran
adopted July 22, 2009
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Resolution Regarding Smart Grid
adopted July 22, 2009
A resolution recognizing the smart grid’s potential to revolutionize the nation’s energy grid.
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Resolution Regarding Possible Federal Legislation Amending the
Federal Power Act Addressing Expansion of Transmission Facilities
adopted March 10, 2009
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Resolution Supporting US DOE Energy Efficiency Standards
adopted February 18, 2009
A resolution urging DOE to establish the greatest level of cost effective energy savings for the remaining 18 products on DOE’s rulemaking schedule through 2011.
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Resolution Calling for Improved EIA Data Collection
adopted February 18, 2009
A resolution urging the Administration and Congress to budget and appropriate sufficient funds to enable the recommendations made to the Secretary of Energy to be carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
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Resolution on LIHEAP Funding
adopted February 18, 2009
A resolution urging Congress to appropriate LIHEAP funding for Fiscal Year 2010 of no less than its fully authorized $5.1 billion dollars, and to appropriate advance funding for LIHEAP for Fiscal Year 2011 at no less than these fully authorized levels.
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Resolution Honoring James Yancey Kerr II
adopted February 18, 2009
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Honoring Kathryn Dyal Lewis
adopted February 18, 2009
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution in Support of Ensuring the Federal Government Fulfills its Obligation to Remove Spent Nuclear Fuel from Present Reactor Storage Sites
adopted February 18, 2009
A resolution urging the federal government to honor its obligations under the NWPA to safely dispose of spent nuclear fuel in a permanent repository at the earliest possible date consistent with laws and regulations.
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Resolution on the NARUC-FERC Study of Model State and Utility Practices for Competitive Procurement of Retail Electric Supply
adopted February 18, 2009
A resolution urging State public utility commissions to consider implementing the Study’s recommendations, where appropriate for the type of industry structure, market design, and regulatory paradigm in which their utility companies operate.
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Resolution Honoring Anne George of Connecticut
adopted November 19, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Honoring Doug Mood of Montana
adopted November 19, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Honoring Sam "Jimmy" Ervin, IV of North Carolina
adopted November 19, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Honoring Susan Wefald of North Dakota
adopted November 19, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Promoting Partnerships to Train a Future Electric Industry Workforce
adopted July 23, 2008
A resolution directing its Subcommittee on Education and Research to work with NARUC’s educational affiliates to examine the evolving workforce needs in the electric industry and submit a written report to the Board at its Annual Convention on the current programs and recommendations for future partnerships to assist in the development of training, recruitment and retention programs.
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Resolution Urging Implementation of and Continued Support for the Loan Guarantee Program Authorized By the Energy Policy Act of 2005
adopted July 23, 2008
A resolution urging the federal government to implement the loan guarantee program authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 in order to stimulate investment in advanced energy technologies that reduce, avoid, or sequester air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
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Resolution Honoring Leroy Koppendrayer
adopted July 23, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Honoring Mark David Goss
adopted July 23, 2008
Honorary Resolution
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Resolution Regarding Guiding Principles for Disposal of High-Level Nuclear Waste
adopted February 20, 2008
Resolution adopting a list of principles to guide NARUC?s activities concerning the nuclear waste disposal issues that need to be addressed by the federal government.
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Resolution Requesting an Extension of the Federal Investment Tax Credit for Solar Energy Systems
adopted February 20, 2008
The resolution pledges NARUC to work aggressively with Congressional delegations to extend the federal investment tax credits for solar for a minimum of eight additional years; expand the credit for photovoltaics to $1,500 per ½ kilowatt; remove the $2,000 cap on residential systems and other provisions designed to expand the use of solar energy in the US.
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Resolution on Federal Climate Legislation and Cap-and-Trade Design Principles
adopted November 14, 2007
Resolution listing ten principles to guide Congress should they chose to implement a cap and trade mechanism for the purpose of limiting electric sector GHG emissions.
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Resolution Adopting Revised Document Entitled, "NARUC Regulations to Govern the Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas and Water Utilities"
adopted November 14, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Steve Gaw of the Missouri Public Service Commission
adopted November 14, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Sandra Hochstetter
adopted November 14, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Michigan Commissioner Laura Chappelle
adopted July 18, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Brian J. Moline of Kansas
adopted July 18, 2007
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Resolution Accepting Discussion Paper on Accounting and Costing Issues Related to Broadband Over Power Lines
adopted July 18, 2007
Resolution accepting for information the Broadband over Powerlines Discussion Paper. (Discussion paper follows)
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Resolution on Implications of Climate Policy for Ratepayers and Public Utilities
adopted July 18, 2007
Resolution indicating that Congress should ensure that any national climate change legislation minimizes, to the extent possible, adverse impacts upon public utility ratepayers and the companies that NARUC members are responsible for regulating. Resolution includes the 10 principles adopted by the Board of Directors.
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Robert M. Garvin
adopted February 21, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Diane C. Munns
adopted February 21, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Kevin Wright of Illinois
adopted February 21, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Paul Afonso
adopted February 21, 2007
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Resolution Honoring Chairman William M. Flynn of New York
adopted February 21, 2007
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Resolution on LIHEAP Funding
adopted February 21, 2007
Resolution urging Congress to appropriate LIHEAP funding for Fiscal Year 2007 of no less than $3.2 billion dollars, and to appropriate LIHEAP funding for Fiscal Year 2008 at its fully authorized level of $5.1 billion.
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Resolution Supporting Maintaining Continued Focus on Development of a Permanent Repository for Nuclear Waste Disposal
adopted February 21, 2007
Resolution reaffirming NARUC's long standing support for developing the permanent repository and urging the 110th Congress to fully appropriate the $494.5 million budget request for the civilian radioactive waste management program and urge the Administration and the Congress to enact legislation that will enable repository appropriations to match annual Nuclear Waste Fund fee revenue with any surplus being assured for future availability.
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Resolution Honoring David Hadley
adopted November 15, 2006
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Resolution Supporting the National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency
adopted August 2, 2006
A resolution endorsing the principal objectives and recommendations of the National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency. The NARUC Board of Directors commends to its member commissions a State-specific, and where appropriate, regional review of the elements and potential applicability of the energy efficiency policy recommendations outlined in the Plan.
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Resolution to Support the Renewal of the Collaborative Research Tax Credit
adopted August 2, 2006
A resolution supporting the renewal of the collaborative research tax credit as a valuable investment in America’s leadership in technology innovation and global competitiveness.
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Resolution Regarding Appropriate Treatment of Excess Deferred Federal Income Taxes, Accumulated Deferred Federal Income Taxes, and Unamortized Investment Tax Credits When a Utility Sells, Transfers, or Otherwise Divests Its Assets
adopted August 2, 2006
A resolution requesting that the Department of Treasury promulgate a final Rule to clarify that when utility assets are sold, transferred or otherwise divested, ADITC, EDFIT, and ADFIT not needed to pay current taxes, continue to exist and be used in setting rates based on cost of service.
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Resolution Supporting Limited Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel And Preserving the Nuclear Waste Fund for a Permanent Repository
adopted August 2, 2006
A resolution reaffirming NARUC’s support for developing the permanent repository and centralization of interim storage. The NARUC Board of Directors reiterated that the Nuclear Waste Fund is intended for permanent waste disposal and should not be used for interim storage so long as the present inequitable appropriations process exists.
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Resolution Honoring Nora Mead Brownell
adopted August 2, 2006
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Resolution Honoring Greg R. White
adopted August 2, 2006
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Resolution Opposing Having the Federal Government Take Title to Spent Nuclear Fuel in Dry Cask Storage and Keep it at Reactor Sites
adopted February 15, 2006
A resolution opposing having the Federal government take title to spent fuel while continuing to store it indefinitely at reactor sites. The NARUC Board of Directors will work to convey this position to Congress and collaborate with State-based organizations and others to gather support to defeat attempts to legislate a perpetuation of the continued on-site spent fuel storage.
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Resolution Supporting Reform of the Nuclear Waste Fund
adopted February 15, 2006
A resolution urging the Department of Energy again propose legislation to reclassify fees paid by utilities to the Nuclear Waste Fund as discretionary offsetting collections equal to the annual appropriations from the Fund or by other means that achieves the result of having appropriations match Fund revenue.
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Resolution Urging Legal and Regulatory Reform to Improve Railroad Shipper Rates and Quality of Service
adopted February 15, 2006
A resolution urging the development of specific federal legislation that would create mandatory reliability standards for the nation’s railroad system which would be enforced by the Surface Transportation Board.
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Resolution Supporting the Adequate Funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
adopted November 15, 2005
A resolution urging the Congress to appropriate and the President to support LIHEAP funding of at least $5.1 billion in the FY 2006 budget and an advanced appropriation of at least $5.1 billion for FY2007.
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Resolution on the Importance of Participation in Energy Policy Act of 2005 Electricity Issues
adopted November 15, 2005
A resolution affirming NARUC’s belief that State public utility commissions, working cooperatively with other State, regional, and federal entities as appropriate, have the experience, insight, and processes necessary to make a significant contribution to the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
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Resolution Supporting Operational Flexibility for Dispatching Electric Generators
adopted November 15, 2005
A resolution supporting the continued use of flexible procedures for the dispatch of electric generating facilities that take into account all relevant economic and operational factors in order to minimize the cost of electric service to retail ratepayers consistent with the provision of reliable electric service.
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Resolution Honoring Robert M. Garvin of Wisconsin
adopted July 27, 2005
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Resolution Relating To the Federal/State Jurisdictional Boundaries in Setting Generation Resource Adequacy Standards
adopted July 27, 2005
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that generation resource adequacy is a matter committed to State and not federal jurisdiction under applicable law; that State jurisdiction over generation resource adequacy should not be exercised in such a manner as to undermine FERC’s jurisdiction over wholesale electricity sales; that FERC jurisdiction over wholesale electricity sales should not be exercised in such a manner as to undermine State jurisdiction over generation resource adequacy issues; and that FERC and State commissions should work together in a cooperative manner to assure that each agency exercises its jurisdiction in an appropriate manner.
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Resolution Honoring Patrick H. Wood III of Texas
adopted July 27, 2005
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Constance B. White of Utah
adopted July 27, 2005
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Resolution on Increased Public Utility Commissions Participation in NERC’s Standard Development Process
adopted July 27, 2005
A resolution recommending public utility commissions participation in NERC’s Standard Development Process. NARUC encourages State commissions to review and analyze pertinent draft NERC electric reliability standards, join the NERC Registered Ballot Body and actively participate in the development of and casting of informed votes on pertinent electric reliability standards applicable to the bulk electric system.
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Resolution Relating to the Federal/State Jurisdictional Boundaries in Resource Planning and Procurement by Electric Utilities
adopted February 16, 2005
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that FERC can play a constructive role in assisting States in fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure a reliable and economic supply of electric power to consumers but should not establish policies which might have the effect of mandating or standardizing any aspect of a regulated utility’s resource planning, procurement, and acquisition process; FERC should acknowledge the jurisdiction, practices, and expertise of the States in the planning, procurement, and acquisition process; and, in exercising its authority under §§ 203 and 205 of the Federal Power Act in this context, FERC should be cognizant of the context in which the subject matter of its review arises and give substantial deference to the decisions made by a State.
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Resolution Honoring Richard Hemstad of Washington
adopted February 16, 2005
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Resolution Supporting Reform of the Nuclear Waste Fund
adopted February 16, 2005
A resolution urging the Department of Energy again propose legislation to reclassify fees paid by utilities to the Nuclear Waste Fund as discretionary offsetting collections equal to the annual appropriations from the Fund or by other means that achieves the result of having appropriations match Fund revenue.
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Resolution Honoring James A. Burg
adopted November 17, 2004
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Resolution Supporting Full Examination of Blackout Causes and Full Disclosure to the States of the Results
adopted March 10, 2004
A resolution urging that the U.S. – Canada Task Force continue and complete its data collection and analysis efforts relating to the cascading of the blackout into the affected States and Canada and share all the necessary information and conclusions with the affected Regional Reliability Councils, the affected States and Canada.
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Resolution on Enhanced Public Support for T&D Research
adopted March 10, 2004
A resolution urging that T&D research be established as a clear national priority for 2005 and beyond including the promotion of public – private partnerships to stimulate collaborative research, design and development.
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Resolution Supporting Reform of the Nuclear Waste Fund
adopted March 10, 2004
A resolution urging that the 108th Congress recognize that approving Yucca Mountain for development as the disposal site is not the end of Congress’s ongoing responsibility to enable the Federal Government to meet its obligation to safely dispose of high-level nuclear waste.
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Resolution Honoring Hullihen Williams Moore
adopted March 10, 2004
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Resolution Honoring Greta Joy Dicus of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
adopted July 30, 2003
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Resolution Supporting Needed Reform of the Nuclear Waste Fund
adopted February 26, 2003
A resolution urging that the 108th Congress recognize that approving the Yucca Mountain site is not the end of Congress’s ongoing responsibility to enable the Federal Government to meet its obligation to safely dispose of high-level nuclear waste.
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Resolution Honoring Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, Jr. of Georgia
adopted February 26, 2003
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Resolution Regarding Transportation and Other Community Impacts Associated with a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
adopted November 13, 2002
A resolution stating that the safe, permanent disposal of nuclear waste should not pose an undue burden on the region directly adjoining the repository. The federal government should provide financial and other assistance to communities, such as Nye County, most directly impacted by development of a repository development at Yucca Mountain.
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Resolution Encouraging NARUC and State Commission Membership In the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ), Encouraging NERC and NAESB to Offer Reduced Membership Fees for State Commissions, and Endorsing Principles to Guide the End User Segment Of the NAESB Wholesale Electric Quadrant
adopted July 31, 2002
A resolution urging State commissions to join both NERC and the NAESB WEQ and authorizing NARUC membership in both organizations so that States have the opportunity to provide input into the development of reliability and commercial standards that will shape the operation of wholesale markets and the delivery and cost of electricity to retail consumers.
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Attachment: Wholesale Electric Industry Standards Organizations Fact Sheet
adopted July 31, 2002
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Resolution Regarding Interstate Transmission Planning and Expansion
adopted July 31, 2002
A resolution endorsing the NGA's "Task Force Principles on Interstate Transmission Planning and Expansion," to be further developed within each specific region. The Committee on Electricity is charged to develop a method of consolidating the MSE framework with the State advisory role in RTOs.
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Resolution Endorsing the Model Interconnection Agreement and Procedures
adopted July 31, 2002
A resolution recommending the use of the model interconnection agreement and procedures developed by the Working Group as a resource when and if a State pursues the establishment of a distributed energy resource interconnection process.
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Attachment: Principles to Guide the End User Segment of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ)
adopted July 31, 2002
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Resolution Establishing Principles For Development Of Wholesale Electric Business Procedures
adopted February 13, 2002
A resolution establishing principles under which a standards board for the establishment of electric wholesale business practices should be created.
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Resolution Honoring Philip T. Bradley of South Carolina
adopted February 13, 2002
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Resolution On Transmission Pricing Policy
adopted February 13, 2002
An resolution urging FERC to utilize a pricing policy which provides that the cost of investments, that have been demonstrated, through an even-handed assessment of transmission, generation and efficiency alternatives, to be needed to maintain the reliability of the existing transmission system is recoverable through rates paid by all transmission customers.
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Resolution on FERCs Establishment of the Division of State Relations and State-Federal Regional Panels
adopted February 13, 2002
A resolution recognizing and commending FERC for creating the Division of State Relations and the State-Federal regional panels.
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Resolution Concerning Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Policies for the Formation and Operation of Regional Transmission Organizations
adopted November 14, 2001
A resolution commending FERC for the steps it has announced to better coordinate with State commissions. NARUC urges FERC to ensure that individual RTOs are the product of these FERC/State coordination processes, are structured to reflect unique conditions within regions, and serve to improve the operation of bulk power markets that advance the interests of consumers of electricity.
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Resolution Urging a Prompt Administration Decision on Yucca Mountain
adopted July 18, 2001
A resolution urging the Administration to ensure DOE remains on schedule to submit the Yucca Mountain Site Recommendation to the President in 2001, and urges the President to reach a decision on site suitability as quickly as possible therefore. NARUC strongly urges the Administration and Congress to fulfill its obligations under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act to develop an integrated system for transportation and long-term disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
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Resolution Recognizing the Important Use of Financial and Physical Mechanisms to Reduce Electricity and Natural Gas Market Volatility
adopted July 18, 2001
A resolution urging each State Commission to explore and examine the potential benefits to consumers and distribution utilities of using financial and physical mechanisms to hedge against market volatility in wholesale electric and gas markets.
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Resolution Requesting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Conduct a Review of the Proper Scope and Geographic Boundaries for Regional Transmission Organizations
adopted July 18, 2001
A resolution requesting that FERC conduct an appropriate proceeding, including the collection of evidence and the opportunity for comment and participation by all stakeholders including the States, on the appropriate size and geographic scope of RTOs based on an analysis that includes consideration of the information and factors described above so that the FERC can consider such evidence and analysis prior to approving specific RTO boundaries.
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Resolution Honoring John G. Strand of Michigan
adopted February 28, 2001
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Resolution Regarding Guiding Principles for Disposal of High-Level Nuclear Waste
adopted November 15, 2000
A resolution adopting principles to guide NARUC representation with the new Administration and the next Congress.
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Resolution Accepting White Paper on Codes of Conduct Governing Competitive Market Developments in the Energy Industry: An Analysis of Regulatory Actions
adopted November 15, 2000
Resolution accepting the white paper which contains a comprehensive
discussion of alternative responses to key Codes of Conduct
issues.
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Codes of Conduct Governing Competitive Market Developments in the Energy Industry: an Analysis Of Regulatory Actions
adopted November 15, 2000
Whitepaper that includes the background information and the code of conduct governing competitive market developments in the Energy Industry.
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Resolution on Access to Data Necessary to Monitor the Developing Wholesale Electricity Market
adopted July 26, 2000
A resolution urging the voluntary reliability councils and systems operators to adopt policies that allow timely access by regulatory bodies to information necessary to enable adequate monitoring of the wholesale electricity market.
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Resolution Supporting FERC/State Commission Process on Electricity Policy
adopted July 26, 2000
A resolution supporting the convening of a process in Fall 2000 to bring FERC and State Commission representatives together to address implementation of Order No. 2000 in the regions, FERC/State jurisdictional issues and future regulatory structures, including the development of the infrastructure.
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Resolution Supporting Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal
adopted July 26, 2000
A resolution supporting nuclear power plant license renewal that ensures continued safe operation of the plants. NARUC urges the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to pursue the license renewal process with a focus on safety and efficiency.
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Resolution on Public Benefits
adopted July 26, 2000
A resolution re-affirming NARUC’s insistence that Public Benefits must be included in any electric industry restructuring legislation. Further study of societal costs and benefits is warranted prior to NARUC supporting any particular implementation or funding mechanism for the continued support of Public Benefit Programs.
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Susan F. Clark of the Florida Public Service Commission
adopted July 26, 2000
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Michael A. Pitlock of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission
adopted March 8, 2000
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Resolution Encouraging Research And Development Investment in Electricity Infrastructure Technologies
adopted March 8, 2000
A resolution encouraging strategic intensification of both public and private research and development activities in electricity infrastructure technologies, and particularly encourages the development of public/private partnerships that can bring unique and magnified strengths to bear on these issues.
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Resolution in Support of the Department of Energy’s Civilian Radioactive Waste Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2001
adopted March 8, 2000
A resolution expressing NARUC’s concern that Congress has continued to divert Nuclear Waste Fund revenues to unrelated purposes other than solving the serious nuclear waste disposal problem and may continue that approach in the next budget.
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Resolution Adopting Positions on Issues in Federal Legislation to Restructure the Electric Industry
adopted March 8, 2000
A resolution adopting "Positions on Issues in Federal Legislation to Restructure the Electric Industry" and urging that Congress be guided by these positions as they develop new policies to govern the regulation, organization and operation of the electric utility industry.
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Resolution Honoring Commissioner Vicky A. Bailey of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
adopted March 8, 2000
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Resolution on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
adopted November 10, 1999
A resolution stating that the safe, permanent disposal of nuclear waste should not pose an undue burden on the region directly adjoining the repository. The federal government should provide financial and other assistance to communities, such as Nye County, most directly impacted by development of a repository development at Yucca Mountain.
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Resolution on Proposed Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, NV
adopted November 10, 1999
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that a radiation standard for the Yucca Mountain repository needs to be established in a timely manner so that the licensee application can proceed. The repository should be required to meet a standard that protects public health and safety, yet must also be realistically attainable.
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Resolution Supporting an Adequate Appropriation for the Department of Energy's Nuclear Waste Management and Disposal Program
adopted July 23, 1999
A resolution expressing NARUC’s strong displeasure over the inadequate Subcommittee appropriation. NARUC urgently and emphatically requests that the full U.S. House Committee on Appropriations correct this gross injustice by appropriating the necessary funding to assure that the nuclear waste disposal program can proceed to a site suitability recommendation and license application within the time frame currently advocated by the Department of Energy.
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Resolution in Support of DOE's Efforts to Upgrade Lighting and Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards
adopted July 23, 1999
A resolution urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to promulgate and implement an updated national standard for fluorescent lamp ballasts at energy efficiency performance levels generally achieved by electronic ballast technology.
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Resolution Regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Efforts to Improve its Regulatory Processes
adopted February 24, 1999
A resolution urging the NRC to be cognizant of the potential impact deregulation may have on the safety and reliability of nuclear plants. NARUC supports efforts by the NRC to improve its current regulatory processes, while at the same time maintaining a high level of safety, as those efforts will likely result in more efficient and less costly interaction between the NRC and nuclear plant licensees.
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Resolution on Funding Nuclear Research and Development
adopted February 24, 1999
A resolution calling upon the President, the Congress, and the Department of Energy to support research and development associated with nuclear power technology through sufficient funding.
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Resolution Regarding the DOE’s Viability Assessment of a High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository at Yucca Mountain
adopted February 24, 1999
A resolution reiterating that DOE’s failure to store or dispose of high-level nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel, in accordance with its statutory obligations, continues to impose unnecessary costs on consumers of electricity.
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Resolution Commending EPRI and Participants in the Electricity Technology Roadmap Initiative and Encouraging Intensified Development of Electricity-Related Science and Technology
adopted February 24, 1999
A resolution commending EPRI and other participants in the Electricity Technology Roadmap Initiative for the vision, effort and commitment entailed in this undertaking,urges the continuation of this collaboration, and encourages greater participation in it by stakeholders throughout society.
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Resolution Promoting Year 2000 Readiness
adopted November 11, 1998
A resolution encouraging State Commissions to promote full reporting through and other participation in the NERC assessment process, and to themselves use the year 2000 assessment tools developed by industry-wide associations and federal agencies in order to limit duplicative reporting requests.
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Resolution Regarding DOE Default of Obligations under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as Amended
adopted March 4, 1998
A resolution reiterating that DOE's failure to store or dispose of spent nuclear fuel in accordance with its statutory and contractual obligations and DOE's refusal to protect electric ratepayers is unacceptable.
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Resolution Regarding Guiding Principles for Legislative Changes to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act
adopted March 4, 1998
Resolution adopting principles (listed in the resolution) guide legislative changes to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
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Resolution on Electric System Reliability
adopted November 12, 1997
A resolution stating that actions by Congress and the States to ensure a reliable electricity transmission system should be consistent with, or include the included principles.
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Resolution Concerning Independent System Operations of Electric Transmission Assets
adopted November 12, 1997
A resolution stating that State and Federal regulators should encourage voluntary action, but also have clear authority to require that transmission-owning entities transfer sufficient control of transmission systems to independent system operators where necessary to assure a competitive market.
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Resolution on Nuclear Waste Legislation
adopted November 12, 1997
A resolution commending the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for their decisive bi-partisan votes on bills that will reduce many of the uncertainties in the U.S. nuclear waste program and thereby protect the interests of the nation's ratepayers, who have funded this program. NARUC respectfully urges the U.S. Congress to take swift action to resolve the differences between the two versions of the nuclear waste bills.
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Resolution Endorsing Federal Legislative Provisions to Preserve and Promote Public Benefits Programs in the Nation’s Electric Industry
adopted November 12, 1997
A resolution urging Congress, as it considers legislation to restructure the nation’s electric industry, to include in such legislation workable mechanisms to support State and utility public benefits programs such as energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, research and development, and low-income assistance
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Resolution on Public Purpose Research & Development In the Electricity and Natural Gas Industries
adopted November 12, 1997
A resolution charging NARUC committees with continuing to seek solutions to the challenges of maintaining the benefits of public purpose energy research and development.
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Resolution Supporting Federal Legislation or Regulation to Enable Electric Utility Companies to Continue Contributions to Qualified Nuclear Decommissioning Funds
adopted July 23, 1997
A resolution endorsing Federal legislation or regulation which benefits electric utility ratepayers by preserving the ability of electric utility companies to deduct for Federal income tax purposes contributions to qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund for future expenses to decommission nuclear power plants
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Resolution to Establish a Dialogue on Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Issues
adopted July 23, 1997
A resolution encourages the members of the NARUC Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues-Waste Disposal to establish and engage in a comprehensive dialogue on decommissioning issues with appropriate interested parties.
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Resolution on Reciprocity
adopted July 23, 1997
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that if any electric industry restructuring legislation is passed by the Congress, it should not prohibit sales by utility companies operating in States closed to retail competition to customers in other States.
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Resolution Regarding the Extension of the Electric Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program
adopted February 26, 1997
A resolution recognizing that the EMF RAPID program will need a time extension to complete and prepare its report to Congress on whether the research indicates that EMF poses a health hazard. NARUC supports legislation that would extend for an additional year the sunset clause of the EMF RAPID program as authorized by the Energy Policy Act of October, 1992.
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Resolution Supporting NARUC Intervention in the Lawsuit Against the
Department of Energy
adopted February 26, 1997
A resolution recognizing the continuing interest in seeing that the federal government honor its obligation to begin disposing of spent nuclear fuel no later than January 31, 1998 hereby directs its General Counsel to intervene in the Joint Petition of State of Michigan, et. al. v. U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Court of Appeals, Docket No. 97-1065.
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Resolution Urging the 105th Congress to Adopt Legislation to Establish an Integrated Nuclear Waste Disposal Program
adopted February 26, 1997
A resolution commending the U.S. Senate for introducing S. 104, The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997, and scheduling the bill for swift action. NARUC strongly urges the U.S. House to also take swift action this year on a companion bill. NARUC strongly urges both the House and the Senate to provide funding sufficient for the Department of Energy to continue with site characterization work at Yucca Mountain, Nevada for a permanent repository, as well as developing a centralized interim storage facility.
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Resolution Regarding the Pursuit of Nuclear Waste Program Reform
adopted November 20, 1996
A resolution recognizing that the January 31, 1998 deadline for the DOE to begin accepting spent nuclear fuel for disposal is fourteen (14) months away and because the DOE will not fulfill its obligation under its current program plan, several options can and should be pursued by NARUC to protect the ratepayers.
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Resolution on Legislation to Change the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
adopted July 25, 1996
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that any legislation to change PUHCA should be consistent with the included principles in order to protect for consumers. Accordingly, the States will be able to regulate where they must to protect the public interest and deregulate when market conditions warrant.
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Resolution Supporting Legislation to Establish an Integrated Nuclear Waste Disposal Program
adopted July 25, 1996
A resolution urging the Senate to adopt legislation compatible with NARUC principles.
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Resolution on NARUC Co Sponsorship of a 1996 Forum on Global Climate Change
adopted July 25, 1996
A resolution encouraging State utility commission participation in this conference to enhance knowledge of the critical environmental and cost implications of global climate change, and understanding of the important role of state utility regulators in addressing this issue.
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NARUC Principles to Guide the Restructuring of the Electric Industry
adopted July 25, 1996
A resolution adopting the attached "Principles to Guide the Restructuring of the Electric Industry" and urges that State and Federal regulatory commissions and legislatures be guided by these principles as they develop and implement new policies to govern the regulation, organization and operation of the electric utility industry. (Principles included).
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Resolution Concerning Legislative Activities of the 104th Congress on Electric Policy
adopted February 28, 1996
A resolution pledging NARUC’s cooperation and assistance to Congress and its committees as it conducts its evaluation.
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Resolution Regarding Regulatory Policies for Review of Electric Utility Merger Proposals
adopted February 28, 1996
A resolution supporting a reexamination and modernizing of electric utility merger approval standards at the Federal level. Both Federal and State regulators should thoroughly evaluate electric utility mergers to assess their impact on competition in the generation market, access to transmission facilities and ultimately on electric rates. Proposed mergers that adversely affect generation competition or create situations in the relevant electric markets that are inconsistent with antitrust laws should be disapproved.
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Resolution Supporting Principles of Virginia State Corporation Commission's Investigation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal
adopted November 15, 1995
A resolution commending and supporting the initiative and efforts of the Virginia State Corporation Commission to investigate the legal and policy issues involved in the potential failure of the federal government to provide timely storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel including the ramifications of the federal government's collection and use of funds for the spent nuclear fuel disposal program.
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Resolution on Legislation to Preempt State Regulation of Electric Utility Services Provided by Non-Utility Federal Entities
adopted November 15, 1995
A resolution opposing these or similar legislative proposals authorizing the provision of unregulated retail electric utility services by DOD, Amtrak or other Federal entity not traditionally involved in providing utility services in the absence of effectively competitive retail electric markets, and authority for non-discriminatory oversight of those markets under State law.
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Resolution Regarding the US-Euratom Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
adopted July 26, 1995
A resolution strongly urging both the governments of the United States and the European Union to negotiate and to approve, prior to December 31, 1995, a new U.S.-Euratom agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation.
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Resolution on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Proposed Rules on Open Access Wholesale Transmission Services and Recovery of Stranded Costs
adopted July 26, 1995
A resolution commending the Commission and its staff for its willingness to work with the State regulatory commissions in developing its proposed rules, and pledges to continue to work cooperatively with the Commission to develop and implement policies at both Federal and State levels which serve the public's interest in affordable and reliable electric service provided in an economically efficient and environmentally appropriate manner.
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Resolution on NARUC Co-sponsorship of a Forum on Global Climate Change
adopted July 26, 1995
A resolution supporting NARUC's co-sponsorship, with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Energy, of the Forum on Global Climate Change. The focus of this forum will be to inform State commissions and other interested parties on the current status of scientific opinions and international negotiations on global climate change.
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Resolution on Legislation to Reform §210 of The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
adopted July 26, 1995
A resolution stating that PURPA should be reformed consistent with the principles listed within the resolution.
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Resolution on Legislation to Change the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
adopted March 1, 1995
A resolution stating NARUC’s belief that any legislation to change PUHCA should be consistent with the included principles.
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Resolution Regarding Wind Energy Collaborative
adopted March 1, 1995
A resolution stating that NARUC will continue its participation in the NWCC. That commissions are encouraged to study wind energy technology and its potential within their jurisdictions; seek to understand the role of renewable energy including wind energy in an increasingly competitive electric utility industry; and monitor utility wind energy activities in the Nation and in their region and State.
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Resolution Regarding Guiding Principles for Legislative Changes to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act
adopted November 16, 1994
Resolutions adopting principles (listed in the Resolution) to guide legislative changes to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
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Resolution on Stranded Costs
adopted November 16, 1994
A resolution affirming the referenced Executive Committee resolution adopted at the 1994 Summer Meeting. NARUC believes that States have the authority to address retail cost issues, as stated in the Summer Meeting resolution. Because the jurisdictional character of stranded costs and responsibility for cost recovery can become unclear under certain circumstances, the NARUC continues to encourage the FERC and the NARUC to develop workable administrative and legislative solutions to such questions, consistent with the NARUC Summer Meeting resolution.
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Resolution Regarding the Department of Energy's Notice of Inquiry Regarding Waste Acceptance Issues (59 Fed. Reg. 27007, May 25, 1994)
adopted July 27, 1994
A resolution adopting the included principles in response to the Notice of Inquiry. (Principles included in the resolution)
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Resolution Regarding the NARUC Dialogue on Spent Fuel Management Concluded February 25, 1994
adopted March 2, 1994
A resolution accepting the report of the NARUC Dialogue On Spent Fuel Management presented to this body by the Standing Committee on Electricity.
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Resolution on Proposals to Amend the "National Communications Competition and Infrastructure Act" (H.R. 3636) Regarding the Entry of Electric Utilities into the Telecommunications Industry
adopted March 2, 1994
A resolution urging Congress, before it provides any further statutory exemptions from PUHCA for registered or exempt holding companies, to examine fully and carefully the potential effects of allowing electric utilities to diversify into the provision of communications services to others.
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Resolution Encouraging Development of Regional Transmission Groups
adopted March 2, 1994
A resolution expressing NARUC’s strong support for the development of RTGs in appropriate geographic regions, and recommends that individual State commissions
encourage the formation and efficient operation of RTGs, consistent with the FERC policy statement and the included principles.
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Resolution to Encourage the Development of Private Temporary Storage Facilities
adopted March 2, 1994
A resolution supporting the nuclear electric utility industry working to review the development and operation of a private temporary storage facility for spent nuclear fuel. NARUC urges DOE to advocate restoration of Phase II-B funding for prospective volunteer jurisdictions and if necessary to transfer funds from the site characterization effort for a permanent repository to this effort.
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Resolution Regarding Federal Funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
adopted March 2, 1994
A resolution urging Congress to reject any cuts in LIHEAP and to adopt a LIHEAP budget of at least $1.8 billion for fiscal year 1995.
