Cohen v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

553 C.D. 1983

The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) appeals a final order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) which permitted inclusion in its rate base of the co.st of construction of four cancelled nuclear plants by Duquesne Light Company (Duquesne).

In 1967, Duquesne became a member of the Central Area Power Coordination Group (OAPOO)1 which *102developed a plan to construct seven nuclear power plants. In January, 19-80, CAP00, however, cancelled plans to construct four nuclear plants. At that time Duquesne’s share of the expended cost was $34,697,-389.00.…