Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a motion to extend the deadline for submitting comments and protests in the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) proceeding. The motion was filed by American Electric Power Service Corporation and Xcel Energy Services, Inc., on behalf of their affiliates, seeking to extend
Electric utilities
A landmark agreement has been announced between OPAL Fuels LLC, a Fortistar portfolio company, NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, and Republic Services, Inc. to build the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Minnesota at the Pine Bend Landfill in Inver Grove Heights. This project will capture methane emissions
Electric utilities
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is considering a joint petition from 11 utility companies to defer certain expenses and revenue reductions attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a consolidated cause of action, the companies are requesting permission to establish repayment programs for past-due customer accounts, approve new bad debt trackers,
Public utilities
Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) have reached a stipulation and recommendation with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Department of Defense, and other stakeholders, including Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc., and The Kroger Co. The
Social services
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized the merger between Spanish energy company Iberdrola and New Mexico-based PNM Resources, a move that will make Iberdrola the parent company of PNM Resources and its subsidiaries. The proposed transaction, which was filed on November 23, 2020, will see Avangrid, a subsidiary
Public utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a deficiency letter to Exelon Generation Company, LLC and its affiliates, requesting additional information on their proposed transaction. The transaction involves the distribution of ownership interests of Exelon Generation's intermediate holding company owner, HoldCo, to Exelon Corporation's current
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an amended and restated generator interconnection agreement (GIA) for a generating facility in Minnesota. The agreement was submitted by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) to Deuel Harvest Wind Energy, LLC, Otter Tail Power Company, and MISO. The amended GIA was accepted for
Electric utilities
As President Biden and Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters push for a corporate income tax rate increase to 28%, Michigan households and businesses will bear the brunt of the burden. Utility companies will pass the cost of the tax hike on to customers, driving up electric, gas, and water
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a ruling directing major utilities, including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison Company (SCE), to take steps to leverage federal funding available for utility debt accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling aims to confirm the
Electric utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has initiated a rulemaking process to evaluate the Mobilehome Park Pilot Program and adopt programmatic modifications. The program aims to improve the living conditions of mobilehome residents and upgrade park infrastructure. The CPUC has received comments from various parties, including utilities, manufacturers, and advocacy
Electric utilities
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has implemented measures to provide relief to customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Commission's order, all jurisdictional utilities are required to provide updates on their efforts to establish payment plans for delinquent customers. Boonville Natural Gas Corporation, one of the
Electric utilities
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has required jurisdictional Indiana utilities to provide updates on their efforts to establish payment plans for customers who were delinquent due to COVID-19. Fountaintown Gas Company, Inc. has filed multiple updates, providing information on its work with customers, attempts to contact delinquent customers, and disconnection
