Public utilities
The Public Utilities Commission of California (CPUC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding, R. 13-11-005, to address energy efficiency rolling portfolios, policies, programs, evaluation, and related issues. On January 8, 2021, the CPUC served the parties with the proposed decision providing directions for implementation of the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program.
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During the winter months, managing and conserving energy usage becomes crucial as heating and air conditioning can account for more than 50% of a home's energy usage. One way to reduce energy usage is by adjusting the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower, which can decrease the bill
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The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a rulemaking process to continue the implementation and administration of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. The RPS program aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the state's energy mix. The commission has issued an order to
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Southwestern Public Service Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., has filed an electric rate case with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) seeking an increase in base rates of approximately $88 million. The net rate increase to New Mexico customers is expected to be approximately $48
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order granting Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) waiver of the Commission's notice requirements and accepting the Amended Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (Amended LGIA) between PSCo and Northern Colorado Interconnect, LLC (NCI). The Amended LGIA reflects the assignment of duties,
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The Public Service Company of Colorado filed a Form 8K (Current Report) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 2020, announcing significant developments in its renewable energy and transportation electrification plans. The report detailed the approval of a $750 million capital investment for the repowering of 651 MW
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As the winter months bring colder temperatures, many individuals are likely to rely on their heating systems to stay warm. However, using a heating system can significantly increase energy bills, and according to Entergy, heating and air conditioning can account for more than 50% of a home's energy
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order accepting notifications of change in status filed by several entities, including Birdsboro Power LLC, Sky River LLC, and Southwestern Public Service Company. The entities claim that the reported changes do not affect the conditions upon which the Commission relied when
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order delegating authority to accept for filing a revised Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) between Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) and Peetz Logan Interconnect, LLC. The revised agreement, which was filed on October 26, 2020, increases the size of wind turbine
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order regarding the Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement between Arizona Public Service Company and APS Marketing and Trading. The agreement was canceled effective December 31, 2020, after no protests or adverse comments were filed following a notice of cancellation on October
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The California Public Utilities Commission issued a decision addressing Pacific Bell Telephone Company (dba AT&T California) and Frontier California, Inc.'s (formerly Verizon California, Inc.) confidentiality claims related to information submitted as part of the Network Study ordered in Decision 13-02-023 and affirmed in Decision 15-08-041. The
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 34841 on November 24, 2020, confirming that equipment installed by Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. in 2018 meets the statutory criteria for "qualified broadband equipment" under Idaho Code SS 63-3029I. The Company applied for an order confirming that its installed equipment
