The New York Public Service Commission will hold a meeting with utilities, staff, and other interested entities to evaluate the results of a pilot survey launched last year to enhance utilities’ customer service reporting metrics. The commission adopted a consensus proposal to implement a uniform statewide customer satisfaction survey administered on a pilot basis after an independent analysis concluded that lack of uniformity made it difficult to compare the utilities’ metrics with each other. Stakeholders will discuss whether the pilot should be made permanent, modified, or discontinued. Participation will be by WebEx. 15-M-0566

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is due to receive comments on proposed rules regarding the criteria to temporarily exclude from investigation by the nonwires alternative coordinator small transmission and distribution projects that utilities need to complete during this construction season because of an immediate need. Last June, the state enacted legislation establishing the position of the coordinator to investigate and identify alternatives to proposed transmission projects, and evaluate the costs and benefits of nonwire alternatives compared to utility capital investments. Read More

The Michigan Public Service Commission will consider Consumers Energy Company’s application for adjustment of rates and charges applicable to electric service. The company asked for an annual revenue increase of $244 million and return on equity of 10.50 percent. Consumers Energy said that the increase is primarily driven by continued infrastructure investments associated with system reliability, environmental compliance, and enhanced technology. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference. U-20697

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a stakeholder meeting on the MI Power Grid’s work areas related to interconnection, distributed generation, and legally enforceable obligations. The multi-year initiative, unveiled in October, aims to maximize the benefits of the shift to clean and distributed energy resources. The measure seeks to engage utility customers and other stakeholders to help integrate new clean energy technologies and optimize grid investments for reliable, affordable electricity service. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is due to receive reply briefs on Puget Sound Energy’s request for an increase of about $140 million, or 6.9 percent, in its annual electric revenue and $65 million, or 7.9 percent, in its gas revenue. After reviewing the company’s power supply costs and infrastructure investments, the commission staff recommended smaller increases of about $50 million to electric rates and $38.4 million to gas rates. The staff proposal also considers the remaining costs associated with Puget’s partial ownership of the Colstrip coal-fired plant in Montana, which by law, must not serve Washington customers after 2025. UE-190529