The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
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PR-08-133 -- PSC Approves Agreement In Aquila Request
Contact: Kevin Kelly (573) 751-9300
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MARCH 27, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement which authorizes Aquila, Inc. to construct and operate a new 161 kV electric substation. The substation will replace an existing 69 kV substation located at the same site in Cass County near Peculiar, Missouri. The new substation will be located on East Street along Route YY.
The agreement approved by the commission was filed by Aquila, Inc., the Office of the Public Counsel and the staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission. The parties agreed that the substation is necessary for the safe and efficient provision of electrical service in Aquila’s service territory.
“Having reviewed the Stipulation and Agreement, the Commission finds it reasonable and lawful to approve the Stipulation and Agreement and grant the requested certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate the Peculiar II Substation,” said the commission.
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