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Mississippi's Public Service Commission regulatory structure needs change in order to prevent another Kemper Plant debacle - a voice for the customers must be represented.

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Grand Gulf Report Card for Affordable and Reliable Electricity — F

by The BPF Editorial Board

Published September 30, 2021

Grand Gulf receives a failing grade if affordable and reliable electricity for its customers is the goal. It’s supposed to be the goal of the public service commission who regulates the utility monopoly. This structure seems to have room for improvement as evidenced by these legal complaints. Seems a proactive structure in place of a reactive one would better serve the customers’ interests.

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Is Global Warming a Hoax? A Scam? Is the PSC Serious?

By Kelley Williams | March 3, 2020

A hoax is a humorous or malicious deception. A scam is a dishonest scheme or swindle. It’s a hoax for profit. Hoaxes have made fools of the unwary, and scams have taken unwitting victims for a long time. How do you avoid getting taken? Cicero asked: Cui bono — Who benefits?

What’s Wrong With Government Regulated Monopolies?

By Kelley Williams | February 14, 2020

Regulated monopolies are largely protected from competition and are great for their shareholders. Not so great for their customers though. Especially if the regulator (the Public Service Commission) has its thumb on the scale for the monopoly.

What’s Wrong With How Mississippi Regulates Electricity Bills?

By The BPF Editorial Board | January 16, 2020

What’s wrong with how Mississippi regulates electricity rates? The short answer: No one in the process represents only the customers – the everyday Mississippians who pay their electric bill.