Category: Software Release

TariffShark CPUC Version 2 Now Available

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. is excited to announce the release of TariffShark CPUC Version 2. This release is a major update to the software first introduced in November 2016 for California utilities managing tariffs and filing advice letters with the California Public Utility Commission. Initially built to streamline the management and filing of electric and gas tariffs, TariffShark CPUC v2 better handles the nuances of water utility tariffs.

If you currently use TariffShark CPUC, you are entitled to this software update for no additional fees. Our US-based Support Team is standing by to help you get started with the upgrade.

If you’re not yet using TariffShark CPUC to meet your CPUC tariff and advice letter obligations, we invite you to contact sales and ask for a software demonstration today.

What’s New in the Update?

Here are just a few of the new features and enhancements provided in the update.

Configurable business rules
Supports multiple, configurable Document Layouts and Header & Footer Templates
Multi-Sheet commands for viewing clean and marked content
Copy content from one Component to another
Publish multiple tariffs at once
Performance improvements throughout
And much, much more

TariffShark Updated with New Filing Types

For our enterprise TariffShark customers, software updates are available NOW for all TariffShark Hammerhead releases (4.1 and higher) and all TariffShark Tiger releases on TariffShark.com. This is a database-only update.

For our hosted customers, we will update your hosted servers in the next few days during the nightly server maintenance window. No action is required on your part.

Background and Details

On March 15, 2018, FERC took action to address changes in the income tax rates for the electric transmission and natural gas and oil pipeline companies that it regulates, stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Commission’s news release provides an excellent summary of its actions with links to relevant notices, orders, and other resources.

In accordance with FERC’s recent actions, the following new Filing Types have been added to TariffShark:

TOFC (Code)	Filing Title (Description)	Filing Category	Applies To
1430	FERC Form No. 501-G Report	Compliance	NGA Gas Pipelines
1440	Limited Sec 4 Tax Reduction	Normal	NGA Gas Pipelines
1450	Limited Tax Reduction	Compliance	Federal Power Act Electric (Traditional Cost of Service and Market Based Rates) Public Utilities

Today we are announcing the availability of TariffShark software releases that accommodate these Filing Type additions. Updated software, upgrade guides, and installation instructions are available NOW on the TariffShark website.

If you are currently running a recent TariffShark release, only your TariffShark database is affected by this update. Consult the TariffShark Releases page to assess the impact to your installation. If only your TariffShark database requires update, simply download and run the appropriate database installer to bring your TariffShark installation up to the latest release.

Please contact TariffShark Support at 847-252-1611 or at support@tariffshark.com if you have any questions or concerns.

TariffShark Tiger Now Available

July 10, 2017

Thanks to our customers, TariffShark has been the leading eTariff filing solution since its release in 2010. We have not taken the honor sitting down, however. We’ve spent the last two years listening to our customers and building an even better experience. Introducing TariffShark Tiger, the third major TariffShark software release! The most advanced eTariff filing solution in the industry is better than ever.

With loads of new features and enhancements, including an updated user interface, Tiger will take your eTariff filing experience to a whole new level!

Learn more.

TariffShark Updated with New "Settlement" Filing Types

For our enterprise TariffShark customers, software updates are available NOW for all TariffShark Hammerhead releases (4.0.1 and higher) on TariffShark.com.

Hosted customers, we will update your hosted servers prior to the January 3, 2017 effective date of the FERC Notice. No action is required on your part.

Background and Details

On December 1, 2016, FERC issued a notice that requires all settlements in Parts 35, 154, 284 and 341 proceedings set for trial-type evidentiary hearing and/or settlement judge procedures before a Presiding Judge or Settlement Judge must be filed in eTariff, effective January 3, 2017.

The following new Filing Types have been added to TariffShark:

TOFC (Code)	Filing Title (Description)	Filing Category	Description of Change
1380	ALJ Settlement	Compliance	Settlement in a Part 35 FPA Traditional Cost of Service and Market Based Rate Program proceeding
1390	ALJ Settlement	Compliance	Settlement in a Part 35 FPA Market Based Rate Program proceeding
1400	ALJ Settlement	Compliance	Settlement in a Part 154 NGA Gas Pipelines Program proceeding
1410	ALJ Settlement	Compliance	Settlement in a Part 284 NGPA 311 Gas Pipelines Program proceeding
1420	ALJ Settlement	Compliance	Settlement in a Part 341 Oil Pipelines Program proceeding

If you are already running a recent TariffShark release, it’s likely that only your TariffShark database is affected by this update. Consult the TariffShark Releases page to assess the impact to your installation. If only your TariffShark database requires update, simply download and run the appropriate database installer to bring your TariffShark installation up to the latest release.

Please contact TariffShark Support at 847-252-1611 or at support@tariffshark.com if you have any questions or concerns.