Order 15689 - Island Sound Comm. Energy: Appl. to Operate as a Gas Marketer

 

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

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ORDER

WHEREAS, On October 8, 1996, the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") adopted Rules and Regulations for Utility Interaction with Gas Marketers  [1 Regulations became effective on October 29, 1996.]; and

WHEREAS, The regulations set forth the entry requirements for gas marketers and the standards of conduct for utilities with respect to gas marketers; and

WHEREAS, On August 18, 1998, Island Sound Commercial Energy Sales, Inc. ("Company") filed with the Commission its Statement of Business Operations for authorization to do business in Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS, On August 24, 1998, the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers filed a memorandum indicating that it had reviewed the Company's application, found it to comport with the entry requirements established by the regulations and recommended approval of the application; and

WHEREAS, The Commission finds that the Company's application meets the regulatory requirements previously adopted;

Accordingly, it is

(15689) ORDERED:

1) That the registration filed by Island Sound Commercial Energy Sales, Inc. is hereby approved effective September 1, 1998.

2) That the Company shall comply with the standards of conduct and all other regulatory requirements.

EFFECTIVE AT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND SEPTEMBER 1, PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING DECISION.

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