Legal Opinion
Louisiana Public Service Commission v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided December 5, 2014No. 13-1155PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ROGERS, Circuit Judge:
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LaPSC”) petitions for review of an order of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission denying refunds to certain Louisiana-based utility companies for payments they made pursuant to a cost classification later found to be “unjust and unreasonable.” The Commission failed, LaPSC contends, adequately to explain its reasoning in departing from its “general policy” of ordering refunds when consumers have paid unjust and unreasonable rates. We agree. Although the Commission enjoys broad discretion in fashioning remedies, see, e.g., La.…
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