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FL S0194

Utility System Rate Base Values


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing an alternative procedure by which the Florida Public Service Commission may establish a rate base value for certain acquired utility systems; requiring that the approved rate base value be reflected in the acquiring utility's next general rate case for ratemaking purposes; establishing a procedure for appraisal of the acquired utility system; providing the contents required for a petition to the commission for approval of the rate base value of the acquired utility system, etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an alternative procedure for the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a rate base value for utility systems that are acquired by other utilities. The key provisions include: - Allowing utilities that acquire existing water or wastewater systems to petition the Commission to establish a rate base value using this alternative process instead of the standard cost method. - Requiring the acquired system to be appraised by three licensed appraisers, with the final rate base value not exceeding the lesser of the purchase price or the average of the three appraisals. - Specifying the required contents of the petition, including a 3-year plan to address any deficiencies identified in the system's assets. - Directing the Commission to consider factors like improvements to service quality, compliance, rate reductions, cost efficiencies, and economies of scale when evaluating the petition. - Allowing the Commission to set performance goals and review utility performance in future rate cases. The bill aims to promote consolidation efforts and encourage economies of scale in the water and wastewater utility sectors.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Regulated Industries (S)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 125 (Ch. 2023-291) (on 04/27/2023)

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