Public utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order affecting the Southeast Energy Exchange Market rules, specifically revising Rule IV.C.6.b.ii(c) submitted by Alabama Power Company on behalf of the market's members. The company sought to remove the rule due to its potential to
Public utilities
On March 16, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order approving an Interconnection Service Agreement (ISA) between PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), Firefly Energy, LLC, and Appalachian Power Company. The agreement, designated as Service Agreement No. 6753, was filed on January 17, 2023, and was requested
Public utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a resolution, Resolution ALJ-176 Categorization, which provides preliminary determinations of category for various proceedings initiated by application. The commission is required to make these determinations under Senate Bill 960, which mandates that the CPUC categorize proceedings to determine applicable restrictions on ex
Public utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission has been under pressure to approve the TracFone Pilot Offer, a proposal to provide unlimited voice, texts, and mobile data, as well as 30 GB of hotspot data, to low-income consumers. In a recent filing, TracFone and Verizon have urged the Commission to expedite the
Public utilities
State Sen. Jean Leising's Senate Bill 9 passed the Indiana Senate by a vote of 40-9, aiming to improve utility reliability across the state by regulating the retirement, sale, or transfer of electric generation facilities. According to Leising, coal and natural gas generation make up the majority of
Public utilities
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) requires generating capacity reports pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule ยง 25.91, which involves submitting comprehensive data on generating capacity to ensure the reliability and stability of the state's power grid. The report consists of a cover sheet, four tables, and an
Electric utilities
MidAmerican Energy, a leading energy provider in Iowa, has outlined a comprehensive five-year plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The energy efficiency plan, which will be effective from 2024 to 2028, aims to reduce energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels, while promoting the use of renewable
Electric utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is collaborating with the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company (Angel Island Ferry) to electrify the Angel Island vessel, which will become California's first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry in 2024. This project represents a significant milestone for PG&E'
Public utilities
Michael Colvin has spent the last two decades dedicating his career to energy and environmental policy, working in various capacities within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other organizations. Colvin's impressive background spans multiple roles, including senior analyst, policy advisor, and director. His work has focused on
Public utilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order regarding market-based rate authority for several entities, including Ameren Illinois Company, Union Electric Company, Axium Modesto Solar, LLC, and others. The order reminds entities, such as ENGIE MBR Sellers and Xcel Companies, to submit required filings on a timely basis to
Public utilities
A proposed 69,000 volt electric transmission line is to be built in Jasper County, Iowa, spanning approximately 0.60 miles. The north endpoint of the line is located at the Northwest quarter of southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 78 North, Range 19 West of the 5th P.M.
Public utilities
Des Moines' transmission lines, owned and operated by Corn Belt Power Cooperative, exhibit distinct structural characteristics. The Typical Wood Pole, for instance, has a height of around 56.5 feet after installation, but since it's not noted in the document, this remains undetermined. Steel structures, such as
