Oklahoma Judge Backs Parts of PSO's $72 Million Rate Case, Rejects 1 Billing Change
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Updated · tulsaflyer.org · Aug 24
Oklahoma Judge Backs Parts of PSO's $72 Million Rate Case, Rejects 1 Billing Change
1 articles · Updated · tulsaflyer.org · Aug 24
Summary
Kenneth Behrens recommended rejecting PSO’s proposed change to transmission charges, a move that could leave the average residential bill increase at $9.64 to $12.09.
He backed extending and expanding riders and also endorsed a large-load tariff for customers drawing more than 75 megawatts—roughly the demand of 30,000 homes.
PSO did not sign onto the large-load proposal, which arrives as Oklahoma weighs how to charge power-hungry data centers that would likely fall into that new class.
Commissioners still must rule after parties file exceptions and hearings are held; Todd Hiett said the case may reach them in late September, with a final decision around mid-October.
Oklahoma customers will keep paying about $11 extra per month in the meantime, with any relief or refund depending on how the final approved increase compares with that interim charge.