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Arizona American Water has hired Shawn Bradford as its Director of Operations. Bradford has extensive experience in the area of water and wastewater management in both public and private sectors. “We are excited to welcome a qualified professional such as … Continue reading →
Illinois Commerce Commission member Erin O’Connell-Diaz has been selected to lead the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Committee on Electricity. Commissioner O’Connell-Diaz, a former Co-Vice Chair of the committee, replaces outgoing Chair Garry Brown of New York, whose three-year … Continue reading →
On November 16, South Carolina Public Service Commissioner David Wright officially became President of NARUC. At the conclusion of the 123rd Annual NARUC Meeting in St. Louis, the more than 130 State commissioners in attendance elected Commissioner Wright as President … Continue reading →
We know it’s tough to think about saving water and being green when friends and family are snuggled together around the fireplace, but Christmas is a great time to start a few water-saving traditions at your next festive gathering. We all know water … Continue reading →
By Order issued November 2, 2011, Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Authority and Department of Public Health approved a proposal submitted by the Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut (Aquarion) to serve the Greenridge water system, whose previous supplier had filed to … Continue reading →
Under Idaho law, a customer deposit that remains unclaimed for more than a year after termination of the services for which the deposit was made is presumed abandoned. Rather than have such unclaimed amounts escheat to the state, a utility … Continue reading →
Hunger has been called America’s “hidden crisis.” In Greater Bridgeport (CT) alone, tens of thousands of people are at risk of not having enough to eat – and all the consequences that that can bring about. To help tackle this … Continue reading →
By Order entered on November 10, 2011, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a comprehensive settlement agreement authorizing Pennsylvania-American Water Company (PAWC) to implement rates designed to produce additional annual operating revenue of $36.0 million. Pa. P.U.C. v. Pennsylvania-American … Continue reading →
On November 9, 2011, Jefferson County, Alabama, made what is reported to be the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history when a tentative deal with creditors fell through. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of the filing … Continue reading →
On Thursday, November 16, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 674 – bipartisan legislation. This marked the final stage in the legislative process to fully repeal the three percent Withholding Tax mandate enacted in Section 511 of the … Continue reading →
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