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-08-111 -- PSC Grants Conditional Certificate To Ozark Energy Partners To Serve Eight Communities in Southwest Missouri
Contact: Kevin Kelly (573) 751-9300
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FEBRUARY 6, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY---The Missouri Public Service Commission has granted a conditional certificate of public convenience and necessity to Ozark Energy Partners, LLC (Ozark) to provide natural gas service to Hollister, Reeds Spring, Branson, Branson West, Highlandville, Spokane, Kimberling City and Galena. The commission’s vote was 3 to 2.
Under the commission’s decision, Ozark shall not begin constructing any facility in Missouri for the purpose of offering natural gas until it has obtained commission approval of its financing as well as a “full” certificate of public convenience and necessity from the PSC.
After a thorough review of the evidence in this case, the commission determined that there is a public need for the service proposed by Ozark and that Ozark is qualified to provide natural gas service to the area.
“The Commission has concluded that it is necessary and convenient for the public service that natural gas service be offered to the public in the proposed service areas. The Commission, however, is concerned about the ability of Ozark to obtain financing,” said the PSC order. “Further, the Commission is concerned about Ozark’s ability to remain well managed. To address these concerns, the Commission will grant Ozark a conditional certificate. The conditions are intended to ensure that the company is able to provide the intended service and that the company continues to so do once it is certified.”
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