Votes at a glance: PSC approves utility filings, opens investigations and adopts condolence resolutions

The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Jan. 2025 approved a set of routine utility filings, took administrative actions including opening two investigatory dockets for water associations, and adopted resolutions honoring two residents who died during recent severe storms. A planned show-cause hearing into the Holly Springs Utility Department was blocked by a Hinds County Circuit Court temporary restraining order and the order was entered into the PSC record.

Votes at a glance - Mississippi Power — Plant Daniel accounting order (docket 2024-UN-122): Staff recommended allowing Mississippi Power to record Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) interest in Plant Daniel in its retail rates and to establish a regulatory liability account (Daniel Acquisition Reserve) to record proceeds from FPL to offset future ownership costs. Staff reported the assets have a net book value of $0 on Mississippi Power’s books and that there is no immediate material rate impact; commissioners approved the staff recommendation by voice vote.

- Mississippi Power — Fuel cost recovery (FCR2) and Energy Cost Management (ECM2A)…