Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving a negotiated rate capacity release agreement between Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC and Exelon Generation Company, LLC. The agreement was filed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC on June 30, 2021, and the Commission waived its 30-day notice requirement,
Public utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced a major new initiative to expand the undergrounding of electric distribution power lines in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) to further harden its system and help prevent wildfires. The new infrastructure safety initiative, announced today in Butte County by PG&
Public utilities
Alliant Energy has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, but remains far from its goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. The company's corporate sustainability report, released on Tuesday, highlights its accomplishments in reducing carbon emissions by 42% since 2005, and its plans to invest
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order approving Idaho Power Company's revised Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement. The agreement, which was filed on May 20, 2021, reflects changes necessary for Idaho Power to provide service for an additional 8 MW of requested network load at the
Electric utilities
In a document filed on July 9, 2021, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy Inc., has petitioned to intervene in SABIC Innovative Plastics Mt. Vernon, LLC's (SABIC) request for a necessity certificate to provide natural gas service to a new tenant on SABIC's
Electric utilities
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ("Commission") has taken steps to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state's utilities and ratepayers. In May 2020, the Commission issued an Order notifying all jurisdictional Indiana utilities of its decision to conduct an investigation into the pandemic&
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a service list for the Triennial Cost Allocation Proceeding, which involves revisions to natural gas rates and storage proposals for Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company. The proceeding aims to update the cost allocation methodology for gas
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission has issued an order initiating a rulemaking to further develop a risk-based decision-making framework for electric and gas utilities. This framework aims to enhance the safety and reliability of the state's energy infrastructure. The Commission's Safety Policy Division has provided staff
Electric utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to invest $7.4 billion in its 2023 General Rate Case (GRC), aiming to strengthen its electric system against wildfires and other environmental risks, enhance gas and electric system safety, and
Electric utilities
Con Edison and its partner, Centrica Business Solutions, are teaming up to transform an empty lot in Brooklyn into a cutting-edge clean energy innovation hub. The project will feature a 5-megawatt/15-megawatt hour battery system and 18 direct-current fast electric vehicle chargers, making it the first of its kind in
Electric utilities
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order in the case of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.'s (Duke Energy) application to adjust natural gas rates, approve new tariffs, and seek additional approvals and relief. The order was entered on June 9, 2021, and suspends Duke Energy'
Electric utilities
The Commission has rejected a request for rehearing by Californians for Renewable Energy (CARE) regarding the denial of their complaint against several California energy companies. The complaint alleged that the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) engaged in discriminatory and unworkable practices during the
