http://www.naruc.org NARUC is an association representing the State public service commissioners who regulate essential utility services. en-us Fri, 09 May 2008 12:43:56 EST http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=82 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=82 Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 EST The nation's State utility regulators applauded legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson that would bring customers transparency when purchasing and using prepaid calling cards. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=81 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=81 Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Marsha Smith of Idaho tapped Commissioner Patrick Oshie of Washington as chairman of the Association's Committee on Energy Resources and the Environment. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=79 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=79 Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 EST Despite recent changes in federal law, State utility regulators remain vigilant in ensuring that consumers will benefit when utility companies propose corporate mergers, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners told Congress. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=80 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=80 Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners released the following letter in conjunction with today's hearing on Draft Legislation Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=78 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=78 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST The nation's State utility regulators today urged Senate leaders to consider improvements to pending climate change legislation that would ensure end-use electricity customers are not unduly burdened. In order to prevent windfall profits for certain generation owners, the regulators said, no-cost emissions allowances for the electric sector should be allocated only to regulated Local Distribution Companies on behalf of consumers. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=76 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=76 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Marsha Smith of Idaho nominated six State regulators to serve on the recently reconstituted Joint Conference on Advanced Services, a board comprised of NARUC and Federal Communications Commission members. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=77 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=77 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners named 16 State commissioners to serve on the joint federal-State Smart Grid Collaborative. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=75 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=75 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST WASHINGTON--Extolling the critical working relationship between State and federal gas pipeline safety officials, Ohio Public Utilities Commissioner Don Mason urged Congress to fully fund pipeline safety programs. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=74 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=74 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners passed several resolutions dealing with energy, telecommunications, and water policy issues. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=73 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=73 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners applauded the White House's proposal to remove certain restrictions on private-activity bonds in an effort to revitalize the nation?s water and wastewater infrastructure. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=72 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=72 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Marsha Smith tapped three State commissioners to serve on the Association's Board of Directors. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=71 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=71 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after the Supreme Court denied to hear a request to overturn a lower court's decision in the Truth-in-Billing case: http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=70 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=70 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST A new study provides State utility commissioners with critical guidance on how a federal cap-and-trade program could impact their responsibilities to protect consumers, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=69 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=69 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Marsha Smith of Idaho tapped Anne C. George of Connecticut to serve as Chairman of the Association's Committee on Electricity. Lee Beyer, chairman of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, will become the committee's new Vice Chair. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=67 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=67 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statements on the Solicitor General's filing to the Supreme Court in the Truth-In-Billing petition http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=68 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=68 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners released the following letter today asking the Federal Communications Commission to 'expeditiously' seek comments on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service's Recommended Decision http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=66 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=66 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST A new study on private-equity buyouts of public utilities provides State utility commissioners with critical information and analysis on how these transactions can be addressed by the regulatory community, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=65 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=65 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairman and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners member Paul Suskie last week announced that he will be taking military leave from his post and will be deployed to Iraq early next year with the Arkansas National Guard. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=64 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=64 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners is launching a Web page intended to help consumers more easily adjust to the upcoming transition to digital television. http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=63 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=63 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners presented the National Utility Diversity Council with a $50,000 grant to begin its work in promoting more involvement of women- and minority-owned businesses in the procurement of goods and services by regulated utility companies.