This is a long-term problem, it's a long-term energy crisis, which has not been addressed by either political party.

If we drop the rates today, and the price increase continues, then in a very short period of time we'd have to raise rates.

I don't think it's our role to sit down with various parties, and come to an agreement, a consensus. We're a regulatory agency, deciding on matters which are brought before us.

WHAT WE'RE DEALING with here is a request by the electric company to pass on to its customers costs they have incurred in purchasing power.

If you cannot be quiet, I'm going to ask you to leave the room.

This is the most significant energy crisis in 30 years. Its going to be a particularly challenging season.