Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an opinion (192 FERC P 61,032) instituting a section 206 proceeding against Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) regarding its market-based rate authority in the Idaho Power balancing authority area. The proceeding aims to determine whether Idaho Power's market-based rates
Independent regulatory commissions
Idaho Power Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, requesting designation as the non-federal representative for the Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Project. The proposal includes improvements to access roads and dredging activities, which require consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The project timeline spans October
Social services
Opponents of a proposed transmission line route in western Wisconsin, part of the Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection Project, have spoken out against the plan, citing concerns over environmental and recreational impacts. The project, proposed by Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin and American Transmission Company LLC, aims to rebuild existing transmission infrastructure
Independent regulatory commissions
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has submitted a motion to intervene in the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. tariff filing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As the national trade association of the solar energy industry, SEIA aims to support solar as a mainstream energy source by expanding
Independent regulatory commissions
Dr. Mary P. Kesselring, a lifelong resident of Maryland, has spoken out against the PJM's proposed energy projects, citing concerns over public input, environmental impact, and the destruction of vital farming areas and wildlife habitats. Despite the PJM's claims that the projects are necessary to prevent
Renewable energy
Shadow energy and emissions reduction minister Dan Tehan believes the time has come for regulations to ensure communities are not left empty-handed after hosting large-scale renewable energy projects. "There needs to be regulations, it is the only way that you're gonna get the balance right," he
Social services
The Northern States Power Company-Minnesota, Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin, and Southwestern Public Service Company have filed a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) docket RP25-987-000. As firm customers of Northern Natural Gas Company, they claim their interests will not be adequately represented by other parties and
Social services
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has received a proposed Green Rider tariff update from Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) regarding the rate schedules for electric service in the District of Columbia. The document, dated June 30, 2025, outlines the revised rate schedules, including residential, general service,
Social services
The District of Columbia Public Service Commission has directed Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) to submit monthly reports regarding applications related to funding opportunities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Pepco's May 2025 report details its efforts to pursue federal funds available under the Inflation Reduction Act
Renewable energy
South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to increase electricity prices by 36.1% from April 2025. This significant hike is aimed at making the tariff more cost-reflective, but it will worsen the economic difficulties facing the country. South Africa has an extremely high unemployment rate of
Social services
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has received a quarterly rate of return report from Pepco, a utility company serving the District, for the 12 months ending March 31, 2025. The report, submitted in compliance with Order No. 22328, provides jurisdictional cost allocations and adjusted rate of
Renewable energy
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited has seen a notable surge on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), with its scrip trading at Rs. 211.00, up by 4.15 points from its previous closing of Rs. 206.85. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs. 3273.50 crore, with
