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What is a Rule 19-A Application?

By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has a process in place by which we help local utilities establish proper rates for their services.
This is traditionally referred to by us as a Rule 19-A application.
It technically carries another number under our rules, but for common usage, it remains 19-A.
This is a unique procedure that allows a small utility to ask our staff to develop what…