Regulatory Update: Con Edison's Gas Sales and Transportation Operating Procedures Manual Revised

Strategic Insights -

The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document outlining changes to Con Edison's Gas Sales and Transportation Operating Procedures Manual (GTOP). The updated manual, effective November 1, 2025, aims to reflect annual updates and improvements in Con Edison's Renewable Natural Gas interconnection procedure. Key changes include revised capacity release pipeline percentages, updated pipeline percentages for Tier 3 Peaking Demand prices, and refinements to the Reliability Performance Test.

Key Takeaways:

  • Con Edison's Gas Sales and Transportation Operating Procedures Manual has been revised to reflect annual updates and improvements in the company's Renewable Natural Gas interconnection procedure.
  • The revised manual includes updated capacity release pipeline percentages for the period November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, under the Daily Delivery Service (DDS).
  • The updated manual also includes revised pipeline percentages used to calculate the Tier 3 Peaking Demand price under DDS.
  • The Reliability Performance Test has been updated to include a 24-hour minimum requirement, and a 2-hour minimum notice for emergencies.
  • Con Edison will send electronic copies of the amended GTOP and this cover letter to all eligible Marketers/Direct Customers in its service territory.
  • Section Manager Retail Services, Nelson Eng, is available to answer questions regarding the filing at 212-466-8238 or engn@coned.com.

Statistics:

  • Revised capacity release pipeline percentages: 31-32 pages, effective November 1, 2025.
  • Updated pipeline percentages for Tier 3 Peaking Demand prices: 37 pages, effective November 1, 2025.
  • Reliability Performance Test updated to include 24-hour minimum requirement: 63 pages, effective November 1, 2025.
  • Minimum notice for emergencies: 2 hours, as per page 68 of revised GTOP.
  • Copies of amended GTOP will be sent to approximately [number] eligible Marketers/Direct Customers in Con Edison's service territory.

Sources:

  • New York State Public Service Commission - Case 97-G-1380 -Proposed Changes to Con Edison's Gas Sales and Transportation Operating Procedures Manual.