State regulators are a step closer to barring private meetings between utility companies and the commission that regulates them.
The Savannah Morning News reports that yesterday Public Service Commission members voted 4 to 1 to prohibit so-called “ex parte communications.”
The Public Service Commission decides how much utility companies and other service providers can charge Georgians.
Commissioner Angela Speir, who supports the measure, said the commission’s decisions should be made based on evidence that’s on the record, not on back-room conversations.
The only commissioner who voted against the plan, Stan Wise, said the change was being driven by the media and advocacy groups.
The Public Service Commission will accept written public comments through June 22nd.
The Savannah Morning News reports that yesterday Public Service Commission members voted 4 to 1 to prohibit so-called “ex parte communications.”
The Public Service Commission decides how much utility companies and other service providers can charge Georgians.
Commissioner Angela Speir, who supports the measure, said the commission’s decisions should be made based on evidence that’s on the record, not on back-room conversations.
The only commissioner who voted against the plan, Stan Wise, said the change was being driven by the media and advocacy groups.
The Public Service Commission will accept written public comments through June 22nd.
