Social services
The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a comprehensive energy efficiency strategy called New Efficiency New York (NE:NY), which aims to reduce energy usage in the state by 185 trillion British Thermal units (TBtu) by 2030. This ambitious goal is part of the state's
Electric utilities
In response to the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events in California, the Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has initiated rulemaking to establish policies, processes, and rules to ensure reliable electric service in the state. This move is aimed at mitigating the risks associated with power outages and ensuring
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order regarding the cancellation of Service Agreements Nos. 36 and 37 between Southern California Edison Company and California Portland Cement Company. The agreements were canceled on October 12, 2021, after California Portland Cement Company requested their termination. The Commission accepted the
Public utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order regarding an update to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement (ILDSA) between American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) and Buckeye Power Inc. The agreement, designated as Service Agreement No. 1336, was filed on July 27, 2021, and the
Social services
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order approving Arizona Public Service Company's (Arizona Public Service) market-based rate authority for its generation portfolio in various seasons. The approval is based on the company's representations that its market power analysis demonstrates that it satisfies the Commission&
Public utilities
CoolSys, a leading energy solutions company, has received the 2021 Energy Efficiency Partner Award from Xcel Energy for its work with Albertsons Companies in the Denver metro region. The company's Denver division implemented energy-efficient projects at Safeway stores, resulting in significant energy savings and earning the award for
Social services
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the ratings of Wisconsin Gas LLC, including its A3 senior unsecured rating and P-2 short-term rating for commercial paper. However, the rating agency has changed the outlook for the utility to negative from stable due to a rate case delay incorporated into a
Electric utilities
The Public Utilities Commission of California has released a document regarding the deployment of broadband infrastructure in the state. The document, filed on September 10, 2020, is related to Rulemaking 20-09-001. The commission has received comments from various parties, including Cellco Partnership (U 3001 C) and McImetro Access Transmission Services
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a document outlining proposed energy efficiency goals for 2022-2032. Southern California Edison Company (SCE) has submitted reply comments on the proposed decision, highlighting concerns with the current goals and recommendations for modification. The proposed decision aims to increase energy efficiency, but SCE
Social services
CenterPoint Energy has announced its plan to construct two natural gas combustion turbines to complement its expanded renewables portfolio in Indiana. The estimated $323 million turbine facility would be constructed at the current site of A.B. Brown power plant and will provide a combined output of 460 megawatts (MW)
Public utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an Agreement for Engineering Design, Permitting and Procurement (E&P Agreement) between EDF Renewables Development, Inc. and Otter Tail Power Company. The commission granted the agreement effective July 29, 2021, as requested by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. on behalf of Otter
Public utilities
In a joint filing with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, four rural electric cooperatives have expressed concerns over Public Service Company of Colorado's (PSCo) handling of costs associated with the 2021 extreme weather event. The cooperatives, Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc., Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc., Intermountain
