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Commission grants 12‑month extension for L and R Utilities as Public Service Commission reviews rate case
Summary
The Water Sector Commission approved a 12-month extension for L and R Utilities to allow the Louisiana Public Service Commission time to process a constitutionally allowable 12‑month period for its rate case review; LPSC staff explained the interplay between the rate study model and PSC review.
The Water Sector Commission on Sept. 17 approved a 12‑month extension request from L and R Utilities so the regulated utility could complete a rate case with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC).
Brandon Frey, executive secretary of the LPSC, and Janet Bowles explained to commissioners that the Louisiana Constitution allows the PSC up to 12 months to act on a rate increase filing; the extension gives the PSC time “to approve the rates consistent with the request.” Frey said that utilities may also file rates earlier subject to appropriate bonding if the utility later has disallowed costs.
L and R representatives said they used the commission’s rate‑study model and would incorporate it across all five systems that the company operates; staff and system representatives told the commission they expect to file the formal rate case within 30 days. The commission approved the utility’s request with no objection.
Why it matters: This request represents a case where state water grants intersect with utilities regulated by the PSC. The extension aligns the water sector program timetable with the constitutional timeline for regulated rate proceedings, reducing the risk of conflicting regulatory actions.
Ending: The commission approved the 12‑month extension and thanked LPSC staff for attending to explain the process. Staff will track the filing and PSC action as the utility proceeds to complete its rate case.
