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MidAmerican Energy Company, a leading natural gas provider in the United States, has responded to the Iowa Utilities Commission's notification letter regarding compliance with gas safety standards. The company has acknowledged probable violations and advisories, proposed corrective actions, and demonstrated a commitment to public awareness and education. MidAmerican
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The Iowa Public Utilities Commission (IUC) has issued a follow-up letter to MidAmerican Energy Company, requesting an update on the progress of constructing an additional 11.26 miles of 161 kV nominal voltage electric transmission line in Dallas County, Iowa. The project was granted an amendment to the franchise on
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Spokane County Commission approved a plan to grant Avista Utilities a 10-foot-wide easement to bury its existing 1.5 mile powerline network on Mica Peak, reducing wildfire and power outage risks in the densely wooded area. Avista will cover the cost of the transition, which is part of the company&
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has launched an investigation to design clean energy financing options for electricity and natural gas customers. This effort comes as part of Rulemaking 20-08-022, which commenced on August 27, 2020. The CPUC is seeking input from various stakeholders, including consumer advocacy groups, renewable energy
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The California Public Utilities Commission has taken a crucial step in addressing the growing complexities of distributed energy resources, issuing an order that institutes a rulemaking to consider cost-effectiveness issues, data access and use, and equipment performance standard rules. This move comes as the state's energy landscape continues
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Louisville-based utility companies, Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU), are investing heavily in upgrading their aging equipment to withstand the increasing threat of stronger storms, wildfires, and rising energy demand. The utilities have experienced a significant reduction in power outage frequency and duration,
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company's (KU) applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the construction of two approximately 645 megawatt (MW) net summer rating natural gas combined cycle combustion turbine
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MidAmerican Energy Company has submitted a petition to the Iowa Utilities Commission seeking to extend its electric transmission line franchise in Page County, Iowa. The company has been working with landowners to relocate or remove grain bins located near the petitioned line, with non-loading agreements mailed to landowners on April
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a document on May 13, 2025, as part of Docket No. 57226, regarding Bolivar Water Supply Corporation's (BWSC) application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in Denton County. In response to the Commission Staff's Fifth Request for
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a document, dated May 13, 2025, regarding an application by Bolivar Water Supply Corporation to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. The corporation, represented by Matthew W. McPhail, submitted a detailed response to the commission staff's third request for
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The Iowa Public Utilities Commission has approved an order granting an extension of franchise to Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) for approximately 73.05 miles of 72,500-volt maximum voltage electric transmission line in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The extension will allow NIPCO to maintain and operate existing transmission lines that
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The Iowa Public Utilities Commission has issued documents detailing the development of an existing electric transmission line in Howard County, Iowa. The line spans approximately 22.80 miles, connecting multiple points of electrical connection with ITC Midwest LLC and Interstate Power and Light's substation properties. The transmission line
