ELR Citation: 44 ELR 20202
No(s). 12-51228 (5th Cir. Sep 8, 2014)

The Fifth Circuit upheld a Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rule that effectively prohibits a wind energy company from forming "legally enforceable obligations" when selling power to public utilities. The Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) seeks to promote the purchase o...