Duke Seeks Recon on AT&T Pole Complaint

Duke Energy Florida (DEF) asked the FCC Enforcement Bureau to reconsider parts of its Aug. 27 order granting AT&T's pole attachment complaint, said a petition posted Tuesday in proceeding No. 20-276 (see 2108300033). Duke said the bureau “misapplied the standard of proof" under the FCC's 2011 order and "incorrectly rejected evidence presented by [Duke] regarding the value of the net material advantages to AT&T under the joint use agreement." AT&T's entitlement to the old telecom rate "does not allow DEF to recoup its actual costs associated with the JUA," the utility said.