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Mississippi utility regulators have approved a new incentive program for many public school districts and lower-income customers, qualifying them for rebates from their power company if the customers pay for most of the cost of installing a renewable-energy system. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and large utility companies are objecting, arguing that the program shifts the cost of solar power onto other ratepayers.

The Public Service Commission is set to vote on a new version of the rules on Tuesday. Reeves says it's a bad deal for ratepayers. In mid-July, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 2-1 to update its Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. PSC Commissioner Dane Maxwell, a Republi

The fact that natural gas prices are now at the highest levels in the U.S. seen in 14 years are raising concerns that consumers could be facing significant increases in

In conjunction with the Governor’s proclamation, the U.S. Department of Energy also has designated October as National Energy Awareness Month. Governor Tate Reeves declared October as Energy Awareness Month to raise public awareness of the critical role energy management and energy resources play i

Bill payment help, energy-efficiency tools and more on tap

The PSC unanimously approved the project. Southern District Commissioner Maxwell says it will be a big boost for the county. Yesterday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously approved Atmos Energy’s application to expand natural gas service in George County.  Atmos Energy presently s

Renick was nominated after the PSC voted 2-1 to send a letter to President Biden asking for a Mississippian to be appointed. In June, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Bill Renick of Ashland, Mississippi, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The nomination

Commissioner Maxwell, who voted against the update, wants to make sure Mississippians won't take on any additional costs. In mid-July, the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted 2-1 to update its Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. The newly adopted rules included policies that attempt

Among the names are State Sen. Philip Moran and State Rep. Jim Beckett. Today, the Public Service Commission put forward four names for the Governor to consider appointing as the next Executive Director of the Public Utilities Staff. The position has been vacant since Sally Doty left to head up t

PSC heard from Mississippi's major utilities, industry experts on how the global market is affecting utility rates for customers in the state. On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) conducted an open meeting “work session” on the topic of Global Fuel M