Public utilities
The World Bank has agreed to provide a $1 billion Development Policy Loan (DPL) to South Africa to support the country's transition to a low-carbon economy and reduce its reliance on coal. The loan, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), KfW, and Canada, aims to alleviate the
Social services
DTE Energy, a major electricity provider in Michigan, has reached a settlement with several environmental organizations over its plans to reduce energy waste in 2024 and 2025. The settlement, filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), is pending final approval and requires DTE to improve its neighborhood targeting initiative,
Electric utilities
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a weekly information report detailing various activities and updates for the week ending October 13, 2023. The report highlights key events, decisions, and actions taken by different offices within the NRC. From FOIA requests and nuclear plant updates to public meetings and
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a correspondence to government agencies requesting concurrence on the Historic Properties Management Plan (HPMP) for the Minnesota Otter Tail River Hydroelectric Project. The plan was filed by Otter Tail Power Company on February 13, 2023, and seeks approval from the FERC. In
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order approving a Generator Replacement Coordinator (GRC) Agreement between Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and Excel Engineering of MN, LLP. The agreement, filed on August 30, 2023, has been accepted for filing, effective October 30, 2023, without any protests or
Public utilities
Indiana Michigan Power's (I&M) plans to expand its renewable energy generation with four new solar plants have been approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The solar plants will have a combined generation capacity of 749 megawatts (MW) and will be capable of powering over 200,
Social services
The Arkansas Public Service Commission has granted Walmart's request to exempt its energy efficiency programs for the next three years, citing the company's compliance with the relevant rules and regulations. According to the commission's order, Walmart will no longer be required to pay the
Public utilities
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a leading renewable energy player, has signed a Power Delivery Agreement with Endurance Technologies Limited, a prominent auto component manufacturer, for the development of a 12.5MW AC Captive Solar Plant in Aachegaon, Maharashtra. This project will generate 27.5 million units of electricity annually,
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order for the construction authorization of concrete spillway repairs at Relief Dam, part of the Spring Gap-Stanislaus Project, FERC No. 2130. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted a request for authorization on August 7, 2023, to complete
Electric utilities
California's Public Utilities Commission is considering the proposed undergrounding of Pacific Gas and Electric's overhead lines for wildfire mitigation purposes. In a recent submission, AT&T Corporation urged the Commission to clarify and implement "accountability" measures in PG&E's undergrounding
Electric utilities
On September 29, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a delegated order accepting the termination of two conforming Small Generator Interconnection Agreements (SGIAs) between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Renewable America, LLC. The agreements, designated as Service Agreement Nos. 535 and 537, were reported
Electric utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that more than five million of its customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill for the second time this year. This credit is part of California's efforts to combat climate change and is distributed
