House approves bill giving PSC authority over wind‑tower siting and permits Lawmakers adopted a strike-all that requires PSC review and permits for wind facilities, sets setbacks and neighbor‑consent rules, and requires performance bonds and environmental safeguards; the measure passed after debate about consent, residential turbines and reclamation.

Mississippi just took a major step in regulating wind energy by giving the Public Service Commission authority over the siting and permitting of wind-tower facilities.

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Mississippi PSC approves Entergy, Mississippi Power rate and accounting orders that raise typical residential bills The Public Service Commission approved multiple Entergy and Mississippi Power rider adjustments and accounting orders that staff said will be mitigated in part; combined Entergy rider changes will raise a 1,000 kWh residential bill by about $14.22 monthly beginning February, while Mississippi Power's mitigated proposal lowers a larger unmitigated increase.

Mississippi's Public Service Commission has approved significant rate changes that will see residential bills rise by over $14 monthly starting in February 2026—are you ready for the impact?

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Votes at a glance: PSC approves transmission, telecom certificates and special contract; several items tabled At its Oct. 16 meeting the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved a series of orders including a transmission project, telecommunications certificates and an Entergy special contract; it also tabled two items for further review.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission just made waves with approvals on key projects, including a new transmission line and telecom certificates—what does this mean for your utility bills?

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So Entertain Mississippi Revises MSC Rider Amid FERC Reallocation Changes So Entertain Mississippi updates MSC rider due to FERC orders and cost allocations.

Mississippi consumers, brace yourselves! A significant increase in energy costs is on the horizon due to changes in the MSC rider that could reshape your monthly bills.



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Mississippi Senate honors fallen deputies and council members during announcements Senators announce meetings and adjourn in memory of multiple public service figures.

The Mississippi Senate's recent session honored fallen heroes and community leaders, showcasing a heartfelt tribute to those who served their communities.

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