National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) http://www.naruc.org NARUC is an association representing the State public service commissioners who regulate essential utility services. en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:18:22 EST NARUC's Coen Selects Nazarian for Executive Committee Slot http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=188 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=188 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont appointed Commissioner Douglas R. M. Nazarian of Maryland to serve on the Association's Executive Committee. State Commissions Recognize Consumer Protection Week http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=187 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=187 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners officials issued the following statement: States: FCC Takes 'Appropriate' Steps to Address Universal Service in Plan http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=186 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=186 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission briefed the public on the Universal Service components of the National Broadband Plan: Coen Appoints Michigan's Isiogu as Co-Chair of Smart Grid Collaborative http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=185 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=185 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont appointed Michigan Public Service Commission Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu as Co-Chair of the NARUC-Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Smart Grid Collaborative. Cyber Security, Financial Reform, Net Neutrality Top NARUC Energy Agenda http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=184 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=184 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Board of Directors set new policy today on a number of pressing utility issues, including cyber security, financial regulation of energy markets, nuclear waste, network neutrality, and exploration of federal lands. NARUC Gas Committee Receives Final Report Detailing Oil/Gas Moratoria Impacts http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=183 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=183 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST A public/private Study Group today reported to the nation's State utility regulators in Washington that its research has identified trillions of dollars of impacts resulting from updated domestic oil and gas resource projections and decisions to maintain moratoria restrictions against development of America's oil and gas resources. Gray: Nuclear Panel Needs to Address Ratepayer Concerns http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=182 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=182 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Executive Director Charles Gray issued the following statement after the Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the creation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future: Arkansas's Honorable Selected as New NARUC Treasurer http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=181 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=181 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont appointed Commissioner Colette Honorable of Arkansas to serve as the Association's Treasurer. Reality TV Meets Energy Efficiency: ACS Launches New Campaign http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=180 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=180 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and a diverse group of supporters launched the second phase of a national energy efficiency campaign with a kick-off event Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the National Press Club in downtown Washington. Baum: Getting Plan Right is Essential to Expanding Broadband Services http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=179 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=179 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Telecommunications Chairman Ray Baum of Oregon issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission said it will delay the release of the National Broadband Plan by one month: NARUC Lauds Norris Confirmation to FERC; Praises Kelly for Lasting Imprint http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=178 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=178 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Iowa Utilities Board Chairman John Norris to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Rockefeller's STB Bill Marks Significant Victory: NARUC http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=177 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=177 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved S. 2889, The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009: State Utility Regulators Applaud FCC Joint-Board Appointments http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=176 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=176 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont issued the following statement in response to the appointments made today by the Federal Communications Commission to serve on federal-State joint advisory panels, which will be headed by Commissioner Mignon Clyburn: NARUC Commends Rockefeller's Lifeline-Broadband Bill http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=175 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=175 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont issued the following statement today on "The Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act": Coen: GAO Report Highlights Crucial State Role http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=174 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=174 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont issued the following statement in response to today's Government Accountability Office report on wireless phone service: NARUC President Picks Howard as Water Committee Chair http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=173 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=173 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont appointed Commissioner John E. "Butch" Howard of South Carolina as Chair of the Association's Committee on Water. Acampora Lauds Engel's Calling Card Consumer Bill http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=172 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=172 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST State utility regulators offered their support for legislation that will provide consumer protections in the prepaid calling-card industry. NARUC's Coen Selects Jones for Executive Committee, Board of Directors Slots http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=171 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=171 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Coen of Vermont appointed Commissioner Philip Jones of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to serve on the Association's Executive Committee and Board of Directors. States Elect Coen NARUC President, Clark, Parker as Vice Presidents http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=169 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=169 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Vermont Public Service Board Commissioner David Coen today was elected president of a national association representing State utility regulators across the country. Regulators Focus on Lifeline Eligibility, Expansion During Convention http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=170 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=170 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Expanding telephone assistance programs to include broadband services and implementing policies to verify that only eligible consumers receive these services topped the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' policy agenda during the 121st Annual NARUC Convention.