Dive Summary:
- Last week, Massachusetts' attorney general asked regulators to fine the Western Massachusetts Electric Co. $4 million for not responding adequately to a storm last October.
- WMECO responded to the announcement with a 14-page report that was submitted to the Department of Public Utilities, stating that the company learned lessons from the storm and a fine would not be necessary.
- The storm cut off power to 215,000 WMECO customers, according to a story on masslive.com.
From the article:
The Western Massachusetts Electric Co. says there is no reason to fine the company for its performance during the Oct. 29 snowstorm, contending that it responded quickly and effectively to the most severe weather event in the company's history. ...
