We have been eagerly awaiting the report on the APS McMicken fire.  Here's a copy of the report Download McMicken and here's an interesting article from Greentech Media.

In the previous post, I provided some details of the ACC rule making process plus a link to the proposed rule.  Here's a screen shot of the Clean Energy Proposal.

The ACC is just starting the process of amending its Energy Rules.  They are on the front end of what promises to be a long process.  Here is a link to the proposed rule.  

Frankly, with three of the five ACC seats up for election this fall, there's no reason for the ACC to formally start the process.  New members are going to want to have input.  So if the ACC decides to file the rules before fall, they are likely to refile and start the process over in the spring

Nevertheless, many of the details are likely to stay the same, it's good to be familiar with basic structure.  Our biggest concern is maintaining competitive procurement.  I'm happy to say that the competitive procurement section has not changed in any of the drafts.  

Here's the section: