In re Investigation into Petiton of Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (AARP, Appellant)

¶ 1. In this ratemaking proceeding, AARP 1 appeals an order of the Vermont Public Utility Commission 2 that incorporates a memorandum of understanding (MOU) reached by the Department of Public Service and Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (VGS). Among other things, the incorporated MOU sets VGS's firm nongas rates for the tax year beginning October 1, 2016; allows VGS to use a specified amount from a fund previously authorized by the Commission to mitigate the rate effects of any system expansion; and establishes both the penalty for VGS's imprudent costs associated with the Addison Natural Gas…