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 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:00 EST Wright: Reforming the Nuclear Waste Fund is Essential to New Policies http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=299 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=299 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST Reforming how consumers pay for the eventual storage of commercial nuclear waste must be the top priority as the federal government considers a new nuclear-waste policy. NRRI Board Selects OPSI's Barua as New Executive Director http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=298 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=298 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST The Board of Directors for the National Regulatory Research Institute hired Dr. Rajnish Barua as its new executive director. Nuclear Energy Stakeholders Welcome Blue Ribbon Commission Report to DOE http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=297 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=297 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition (NWSC), the American Public Power Association (APPA), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) welcome the final report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (BRC) to the Secretary of Energy. President Wright Applauds Clark Nomination to FERC http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=296 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=296 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Wright of South Carolina issued the following statement after President Obama nominated NARUC's Immediate Past President Tony Clark of North Dakota to a seat on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: NARUC Files Appeal of Federal USF/ICC Order http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=295 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=295 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST WASHINGTON-The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after filing its appeal of the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service/Intercarrier Compensation order: NARUC Rebrands 'Anybody Can Serve' Campaign with Habitat Partnership http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=294 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=294 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners is establishing a partnership with a Habitat for Humanity branch as part of its Anybody Can Serve, So Let's Conserve campaign. S.C.'s Mitchell Appointed to Federal-State Universal Service Board http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=293 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=293 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Wright nominated Commissioner Randy Mitchell of South Carolina to a national board that analyzes the accessibility and affordability of telecommunications services. Air Quality, Spectrum, Nuclear Waste Top NARUC Winter Meetings Agenda http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=292 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=292 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST Federal policymakers, congressional staff, and top industry officials will address the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Winter Committee Meetings in Washington. FERC, NARUC Launch Forum on Reliability, Environment http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=291 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=291 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST Federal and State energy regulators will launch a Forum to explore reliability issues stemming from new and pending environmental rules for the power sector. Reauthorizing Pipeline Safety Law 'Important Step,' NARUC Says http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=290 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=290 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after Congress passed the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011: Illinois's O'Connell-Diaz Appointed as Chair of NARUC Electricity Committee http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=289 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=289 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST Illinois Commerce Commission member Erin O'Connell-Diaz has been selected to lead the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Committee on Electricity. Rhode Island's Roberti Tapped to Lead Pipeline Safety Task Force http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=288 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=288 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Wright of South Carolina appointed Commissioner Paul Roberti of Rhode Island to lead the Association's Task Force on Pipeline Safety. NARUC President Wright Appoints Indiana's Ziegner as Treasurer http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=287 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=287 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President David Wright of South Carolina appointed Commissioner David Ziegner of Indiana to serve as the Association's Treasurer. South Carolina's Wright Elected as NARUC President, Jones, Honorable as Vice Presidents http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=285 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=285 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST South Carolina Public Service Commissioner David Wright today officially became the leader of the national association representing State utility regulators across the country. Mergers, Cramming, Gas Supply Issues Top NARUC Annual Meeting Agenda http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=286 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=286 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST Merger requirements, cramming, and natural gas supply issues lead the agenda of the just-concluded Annual 123rd National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Meeting in St. Louis. D.C.'s Morgan Wins NARUC Committee's Kilmarx Award http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=284 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=284 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST A national organization of his State regulatory commissioner peers honored District of Columbia Public Service Commission member Rick Morgan with a prestigious award recognizing his contributions to promoting strong regulation and clean energy. New Report Finds State Pipeline Safety Programs Stricter than Federal Requirements http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=283 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=283 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST A newly released compendium of gas pipeline regulations around the country reveals that States implement stricter rules and laws than required by the federal government. FCC Reform Legislation Will Bring Transparency, Efficiency: NARUC http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=282 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=282 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement in support of draft legislation unveiled today by Rep. Greg Walden and Sen. Dean Heller initiating process reform at the Federal Communications Commission: Missouri's Kenney Takes Leadership over National Utility Service Campaign http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=280 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=280 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST Missouri Public Service Commissioner Robert S. Kenney is the new chair of a national campaign charged with making the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday a "Day of Utility Service." FCC Nominations of Rosenworcel, Pai Applauded http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=281 http://www.naruc.org/News/default.cfm?pr=281 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following statement after President Obama nominated Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to the Federal Communications Commission: