The changing focus of electric utility merger proceedings
- Meagher Flom, Washington, DC (United States)
The present article examines the changes over the past few years in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) review of electric utility mergers. After a brief introduction to the subject, three recent developments in section 203 proceedings are reviewed: Northeast Utilities/Public Service Co. of New Hampshire, Entergy/Gulf States Utilities, and the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. and PSI Energy Inc. The vitality of the [open quotes]Commonwealth[close quotes] factors is examined. Several issues bearing on the scope of the FERC's section 203 jurisdiction are discussed. The changes which have taken place in the hearing process are described. The author concludes that section 203 proceedings will continue to be protean in nature, with the applicable standards shifting and the outcomes difficult to predict.
- OSTI ID:
- 6985026
- Journal Information:
- Energy Law Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Law Journal; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN 0270-9163; ISSN ELJOEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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