Regulated Utility
The federal body that regulates interstate transmission of gas and electricity
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
This colleague has a brown belt in taekwondo.
Jua
What is the largest state in the contiguous United States?
Texas
How many miles is a marathon?
26.2 miles
Bánh mì is a type of Vietnamese ___________.
Sandwich
Happens periodically and is a very important proceeding where the utility and a number of interested parties testify before the regulator about how rates should be set.
Rate case
Which of your colleagues never graduated from high school?
Tien
In 2019, Indiana got its first National Park which sits on the shore of Lake Michigan. Name this park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
The largest single-day sporting event in the world, which is held in Indiana annually.
Indy 500
Which spirit is distilled from the blue agave cactus?
Tequila
When a commission disagrees with how a regulated energy company spends the ratepayers' money, it may_______recovery of those costs in rates.
disallow
This colleague's ancestors owned a Dutch chocolate factory until 1975 before they sold it to another company.
Cassidy
Texas is home to America's second largest canyon. Name this canyon.
Palo Duro Canyon
Simone Biles, a Houston area native, is the most decorated American gymnast. How many medals has she won in total?
30
Jambalaya, incorporating French, Spanish and Caribbean influence, first became popular in which city in the United States?
New Orleans
What are the two components of the rate of return?
Return on debt / Return on Equity
Matt is a big Formula 1 racing fan. How many races has he attended so far?
2 (Two)
What is the largest alpine lake in North America?
The Olympic flag has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the center: blue, yellow, green, red and_______.
Black
Out of 29 states that have an official state beverage, 22 states choose milk. Which beverage did Indiana choose as their state beverage in 2007?
Water
What does this formula represent?
Original capital cost of assets used to provide service less Depreciation taken since the assets were installed.
Rate base
Nick's favorite vacation spot, where he's been to around 10 times over the years.
Panama City Beach
The longest interstate (I-90) connects Seattle on the West Coast to this city on the East Coast.
Boston
This National Football League player has won the most MVP (Most Valuable Player) awards.
Peyton Manning (5)
In 2018, a study published in Frontiers in Chemistry found that 93% of water bottles purchased in 9 different countries is contaminated with__________.
Microplastics