State ex rel. Utilities Commission v. Thornburg

WEBB, Justice.

The appellants-intervenors contend that it was error for the North Carolina Utilities Commission to deny new hearings after the three dockets had been remanded following the decision of the United States Supreme Court. They base this argument on what they say is a misunderstanding by the Commission of the opinion of the United States Supreme Court and the opinions and remand orders of this Court.

The appellants say that a roll-in method for setting rates under which Nantahala and Tapoco are treated as one company has not been prohibited by the United States Supreme Court. They…