public service corporation; rates; intervenor
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
House Bill 2133 modifies the powers and duties of the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) within the Arizona Corporation Commission. The bill expands RUCO’s ability to research consumer interests, prepare legal arguments, and intervene in rate cases for public service corporations, specifically focusing on rate increases that affect residential customers. It also clarifies RUCO’s role in recording consumer complaints and referring them to the appropriate agencies.
Key provisions
- RUCO can research and analyze residential utility consumer interests.
- RUCO can intervene as a party in interest in rate-making proceedings before the Corporation Commission.
- RUCO can prepare briefs and arguments related to utility rates.
- RUCO can hire employees and contract for special services.
- RUCO can employ attorneys to represent consumer interests.
- RUCO must record consumer contacts regarding utility service quality.
Who is affected
- Residential utility consumers
- Public service corporations
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Residential utility customers
- The Residential Utility Consumer Office
Notable changes
- Expands RUCO’s authority to intervene in rate cases involving significant impacts on residential customers (100% or more).
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