Electric utilities
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has received a progress report from Wisconsin Power and Light Company on the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System project at Columbia Energy Center Unit 2. The report provides updates on project costs, engineering activities, construction status, and permitting status as of July 31, 2015.
Electric utilities
The Minnesota omnibus energy and jobs bill has been passed by the legislature, granting the Public Utilities Commission authority to approve and oversee multi-year rate plans, a development viewed positively by Barclays Equity Research for Xcel Energy. The passage of the bill, which is expected to be signed by Governor
Electric utilities
Federal investigators have uncovered evidence that two contract employees working for Xcel Energy improperly tested safety-related welds on casks containing high-level nuclear waste at the Monticello, Minnesota, nuclear power plant. The improper testing was discovered when an NRC inspector reviewed videos of the work, revealing that the employees had waited
Electric utilities
The Utilities sector is experiencing a significant surge despite the broader market turmoil, with several top performers within the sector. As of July 22, 2015, the NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,213 issues advancing vs. 1,780 declining with 156 unchanged. The Utilities sector currently sits down 0.
Electric utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has taken notice of several exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate filings from various applicants, including Alabama Power Company, Southern Power Company, and PJM Interconnection, LLC. These filings include notices of self-certification, compliance filings, and rate filings, among others. The Commission received these
Electric utilities
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has submitted proposed amendments to the company's Schedule for Steam Service, P.S.C. No. 4 - Steam, applicable to its customers in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. The proposed changes aim to modify the Steam Rider
Electric utilities
The New York State Department of Public Service has approved changes to the net metering process, allowing utility companies to credit remote net-metered customers on a volumetric basis. The changes, which were proposed by Hudson Valley Clean Energy, Inc. and other stakeholders, aim to clarify the process for utilities to
Electric utilities
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued several documents related to public utility services, including trades secrets, service lists, and public notifications. The documents list a total of 56 individuals and organizations, including utility companies, law firms, and advocacy groups. Key Takeaways: * The documents include 56 entries from various organizations
Electric utilities
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued a document criticizing Xcel Energy's Upper Midwest Resource Plan 2016-2030 for its failure to include implementation of combined heat and power (CHP). The document highlights the potential for CHP to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by recovering
Electric utilities
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has issued a notice regarding the discontinuation of the operations of the Cherokee 3 generating unit. As part of this process, the commission has certified that the notice was electronically filed and served on all parties, including the Public Service Company of Colorado. The notice
Electric utilities
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has directed the Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) to show cause why it should not be deemed to have failed to act in utmost good faith in its dealings with Sprint and the TA. This decision comes after APS refused to execute a Frequency Reconfiguration
Electric utilities
Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission has reviewed the compliance reports of state utilities regarding the renewal energy requirements. Utilities were required to obtain at least 12% of their Minnesota retail sales from renewable energy sources by the end of 2012, while Xcel Energy aimed for 18%. All 16 utilities
