Mississippi Power customers due a refund, says state high court
Mississippi Power customers will get a refund on their bills after a Mississippi Supreme Court decision Thursday reversed the March 5, 2013, rate increase granted the energy company by the Public Service Commission.
The PSC approved by a 2-1 vote the 18 percent rate increase to help pay for the plant Mississippi Power is building in Kemper County.
The Supreme Court decision directed the PSC to:
n Order the return to the rates that were in force March 5, 2013.
n Allow no increases until the commission complies with the court’s opinion.
n Order Mississippi Power to refund the money attributed to the rate increase.
The PSC also was to told to provide notice to ratepayers of any future proceedings dealing with rates and prudency hearings.
Sunherald
2/12/15
Magnolia Tribune
