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** G011,002/C-17-305 Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation;
Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy
In the Matter of the Complaint and Petition for Relief by Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation (MERC) Against Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy (Xcel-Gas) for Violations of Minn. Stat. § 216B.01 and Commission Policy.
Does the Commission have jurisdiction over MERC’s complaint against Xcel-Gas?
a) If yes, would a Commission investigation into MERC's allegations against Xcel-Gas be in the public interest?
b) If no, should the Commission dismiss this docket and close the case?
If the Commission chooses to investigate the complaint, how should the Commission proceed? Alternatively, should the Commission make its decision based on available information at this Agenda Meeting? (PUC: Brill, Bonnett)