AARP A Voice For Utility Consumers
AARP A Voice For Utility Consumers Advocacy
“AARP Mississippi is disappointed the Public Service Commission has allowed Mississippi Power to burden ratepayers with the cost of building a new power plant,” said AARP Mississippi Senior State Director Sherri Davis-Garner. “AARP spoke up on behalf of Mississippians and told the Public Service Commission that the company, not consumers, should bear the burden of paying for a new power plant. AARP will continue to speak up on behalf of Mississippi consumers.”
Davis-Garner provided testimony before the PSC about the financial impact the upfront costs would place on AARP members and all Mississippians. She also shared with commissioners the results of an AARP utility survey.
This has been a multi-year initiative for AARP Mississippi. Last year, AARP designed a utility consumer campaign because legislators had passed a 2008 law giving the PSC authority to allow energy companies to raise rates to pay for construction of nuclear and coal power plants. AARP asked the PSC to put consumers first.
To become involved in issues that affect Mississippians over age 50, call 1-866-554-5382. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
AARP A Voice For Utility Consumers
AARP Mississippi Disappointed In Public Service Commission Decision
The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) reversed itself and will now allow Southern Company subsidiary Mississippi Power Company to charge ratepayers for construction of a new coal power plant. In May, the PSC allowed Mississippi Power to build a new power plant, but with significant conditions that would have prevented Mississippi Power from charging ratepayers for construction.“AARP Mississippi is disappointed the Public Service Commission has allowed Mississippi Power to burden ratepayers with the cost of building a new power plant,” said AARP Mississippi Senior State Director Sherri Davis-Garner. “AARP spoke up on behalf of Mississippians and told the Public Service Commission that the company, not consumers, should bear the burden of paying for a new power plant. AARP will continue to speak up on behalf of Mississippi consumers.”
Davis-Garner provided testimony before the PSC about the financial impact the upfront costs would place on AARP members and all Mississippians. She also shared with commissioners the results of an AARP utility survey.
This has been a multi-year initiative for AARP Mississippi. Last year, AARP designed a utility consumer campaign because legislators had passed a 2008 law giving the PSC authority to allow energy companies to raise rates to pay for construction of nuclear and coal power plants. AARP asked the PSC to put consumers first.
To become involved in issues that affect Mississippians over age 50, call 1-866-554-5382. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures