What's My Line ?
Speakeasy
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Which of These Things is NOT Like the Other ?
Looks Like.., Walks Like.., Quacks like ..,
100
True or False Utilities operate at the greatest efficiency as a monopoly. Why or Why Not ?
TRUE
100
Why are utilities so heavily regulated?
Rules and regulations put in place to manage a monoploy
100
How long has our SME, Christy Berger, been with SWG?
What is 18 years
100
Which is the only state that elects their officials to their commission (v. appointing them)?
What is Arizona
100
What is regulatory risk?
The risk that a change in regulation or laws will impact business, increasing its costs, reduce the attractiveness of investment or change the competitive landscape.
200
Name 4 of the 7 functions the Regulatory Affairs Department provides
What is PREVENT breaches of laws, regulations , internal procedures. PROVIDE employees with awareness of our highly regulated environment. ENSURE business is conducted ethically, honestly and with integrity. PROTECT its reputation and ability to provide service. AVOID unsuitable associations or transactions. ENCOURAGE a culture of ethical behavior. HELP SWG be a good corporate citizen
200
Provide 4 of 6 public or private entities that SRA needs to communicate externally with.
Exec Branch of State Government, Members of legislative branch, Regulatory Commissions Regulatory commission staff, Consumer advocate's office, other utilities
200
What is the definition of Regulatory Lag? A) Length of time until rate recovery B) When regulation is a drag C) Slow regulators
What is Length of time until rate recovery ?
200
What does FERC stand for and what does it do ?
What is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
200
What is a tariff ? A) Tax B) Schedule of rates, charges and rules of a public utility C) Book of snakes
What is B
300
Name at least 5 of the Departments State Regulatory Affairs interacts with
What is Corporate Communications, Legal Affairs, Finance, Customer Assistance Service Planning, Systems Planning, Gas Purchases, Key Account Management, Revenue Requirements, Pricing
300
Name 3 of the 5 reasons why maintaining contact with public and private entities is so important for SWG
What is Establish Corporate Integrity, Educate on Issues and Trends which impact regulatory process Develop working relationships of mutual interest to protect and enhance SWG Inform and Influence legislation and decision making Improve regulatory and public perception of company as a monopoly and more diversified corporation
300
What is the average rate case processing time in Arizona? A) 16 -18 months B) 3 Years C) 6 Months
What is (A) 16 - 18 months
300
Are state utility commissioners elected or appointed? A) Appointed B) Elected C) It depends on the state
What is (C)
300
What mechanism is used for recovery of gas cost and does it vary state-to-state? A) Purchased gas adjustment clauses B) Pay as you go clauses C) Pay what you want clauses
Purchased gas adjustments clauses are used for gas cost recovery. AZ & CA use monthly adjustments; NV uses quarterly adjustments
400
When was the Regulatory Affairs department founded ? A) 2000 B) 1987 C) 1966
What is B) 1987
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! What are the 3 Public Utility Commissions SWG Reports to?
ACC - Arizona Corporation Commission CPUC - California Public Utilities Commission PUCN - Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
400
What is the statutory rate case processing time in Nevada? A) 210 days B) 30 days C) 365 days
A) 210 days
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! How are FERC Commissioners selected? A) They run for office B) Appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate C) Elected by Industry Leaders
What is Appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate
400
Give 5 examples of issues that are detailed in the tariff. A) Line extension rules, main extension rules, meter testing specifications, billing and payment rules, deposits B) Disputed bills, service territory, Rates and Charges, Definitions, Maps C) All of the above
C) All of the above
500
What is the purpose of State Regulatory Affairs? A) To get in everyone's business B) To centralize the state regulatory activities of the Company C) To send out tariff sheets
B) Centralize the state regulatory activities of the company for both internal and external purposes
500
Are regulatory noticing requirements consistent from jurisdiction to jurisdiction?
NO - Noticing requirements vary based on the jurisdiction and type of proceeding.
500
Which jurisdiction has a "future test year"? A) California B) Arizona C) Nevada
A) California For Double the points what is a future year test ?
500
What role does a consumer advocate play ? A) Represent Residential consumers B) Represent Large Commercial customers C) Represent Special Interest
A) Represent Residential consumers
500
What is the process to change a tarriff?
A) General Rate Case B) Advice Letter C) It depends on the change
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