Black Hills Energy submit rate review proposal for natural gas investments in Arkansas
Black Hills Energy recently submitted a regulatory rate review proposal to the Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) to recover investments in its natural gas infrastructure in Arkansas. Black Hills invested over $160 million since 2016 in replacing, upgrading, and maintaining approximately 5... Read More »Letter from 37 energy companies, associations requests Congressional clarification on energy storage eligibility
Eying the Investment Tax Credit, 37 companies and associations--the Energy Storage Association among them--wrote to Congress this week in a push for legislative clarification of energy storage eligibility in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The IRS has previously granted private letter rulings an... Read More »November monthly demand for petroleum highest since 2007
Total petroleum deliveries in November increased to 19.9 million barrels per day, the highest November monthly demand since 2007, according to the American Petroleum Association’s (API) Monthly Statistical Report Summary. Cumulatively through the first 11 months of 2017, total domestic petrole... Read More »Department of Energy announces reorganization, Office for Under Secretary of Energy to be Split
The Department of Energy (DoE) announced a new organizational structure on Friday to better advance Trump Administration priorities to achieve energy dominance, ensure energy and national security, promote innovation, and enhance environmental management outcomes. Plans call for the Office of Un... Read More »New York State Public Service Commission approves expansion of Con Edison’s smart AC program
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved a pilot program for Consolidated Edison Company (Con Edison) of New York, Inc. that will use smart plugs to adjust participating customer’s room air conditioners (AC) during times of high electricity demand. New York City res... Read More »Energy Department workshop explores plan for more resilient energy infrastructure in Puerto Rico
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently held a workshop with public and private energy stakeholders to support a long-term plan to improve the resilience of Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure. Workshop participants reviewed existing Puerto Rico energy plans organizations and discussed ideas f... Read More »PUCT approves advanced metering system for Entergy Texas
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) recently voted to approve a proposal by Entergy Texas, Inc. to install an advanced metering system as part of its broader grid modernization efforts. “The PUCT’s approval will allow us to move forward with a landmark investment in new technology ... Read More »Chris LaFleur
Sandia National Labs researcher honored for creative clean energy efforts
Chris LaFleur, a researcher from Sandia National Laboratories in California, was honored last week with a Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Award from the sixth annual C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium. LaFleur was one of 10 recipients of the prestigious award, which was created as part of a... Read More »Maria Korsnick