New Rules Aim to Protect Ratepayers Amid Rising Power Demand Missouri has become the latest state in the central U.S. to adopt new regulatory measures designed to control the rapid expansion of data centers while preventing ratepayers from absorbing the high cost of supplying their massive power needs. The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted …
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Missouri looks at wildfires caused by power lines
Wildfire Counts Surge, Power Lines Identified as Major Ignition Source The state of Missouri is moving to strengthen wildfire-mitigation plans for its utilities after an alarming rise in wildfire activity linked to power-line infrastructure. The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) initiated the effort after data showed that utilities ignited thousands of wildfires through energized equipment. …
Oklahoma, Missouri Ratepayers Face CWIP Utility Hikes
Oklahoma and Missouri Ratepayers Could See Early Utility Hikes If Oklahomans think they are the only ones facing possible rate hikes to pay for energy projects still under construction, they are not alone. Missouri ratepayers face the same situation because of a new law similar to one recently passed in Oklahoma. Both laws allow utilities …