NASHVILLE (AP) – The state agency responsible for setting rates and service standards for privately-owned utilities is lacking an executive director and board quorum.

Among new laws that took effect July 1 is a statute that revamps the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. Gov. Bill Haslam backed the legislation that created a part-time board and requires a fulltime executive director.

2. TRA Chief Quits as Haslam Contemplates Reform of Agency - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

NASHVILLE – The announcement of Chairman Eddie Roberson's resignation from the Tennessee Regulatory Authority comes as Gov. Bill Haslam is engaged in a study on how to overhaul the agency that oversees many utilities in the state.

3. Governor Ponders Future of Regulatory Agency - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam says the functions of the Tennessee Regulatory Agency might better be performed by the state's executive branch.

In an interview with the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Haslam raised the possibility of doing away with the agency, which determines rates for most for-profit utilities and sets service standards.

4. TRA Director Roberson Elected Prez. Of SEARUC - Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Tennessee Regulatory Authority Director Eddie Roberson was elected president of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Unity Commissioners.

5. Tenn. Regulators Deny Piedmont's Rate Change - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee regulators denied a rate structure change by Piedmont Natural Gas that would have allowed the utility to raise rates for residents when less gas is used.

The Tennessee Regulatory Agency on Monday voted 3-0 to deny the change that Piedmont had unsuccessfully asked the legislature to authorize last year during a meeting Monda, according to The Tennessean.

6. Roberson Reappointed To TN Regulatory Authority - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
     Tennessee Regulatory Authority chairman Eddie Roberson has been reappointed by Gov. Phil Bredesen to the four-member regulatory body.
     The TRA sets rates and service standards for privat

7. Networx, MLGW Balk at Turning Over Internal Records - Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Memphis Networx and Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division (MLGW) officials are refusing to turn over to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) information about customers, employee salaries and how much the telecom venture owes vendors.

8. Networx Becomes Target Of Investigation Request - Friday, August 3, 2007

Seven Memphis legislators formally have requested that the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) investigate the fiber optics company Memphis Networx and its connection to Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division (MLGW).