Florida Public Service Commission approves two new pipeline projects
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved two projects for Peninsula Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation The projects include the construction of new natural gas pipelines in West Palm Beach and in Escambia County as well as two transfer stations... Read More »Florida Public Service Commission approves termination of biomass energy contract
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the termination of an agreement under which Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF) purchased biomass energy from Florida Power Development, LLC (FPD). The agreement, the PSC said, is no longer cost effective for DEF customers. The agreementâ€... Read More »Illinois Commerce Commission orders five major utilities to share tax savings with customers
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) recently approved tariffs requiring five Illinois utilities to pass savings from federal corporate income tax reductions on to their customers. The affected utilities are Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Nicor Gas, Ameren Gas, and Illinois-American Water Compa... Read More »PSE&G looks to move forward on New Jersey gas modernization plan
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) announced a $1.875 billion settlement with New Jersey regulatory authorities to continue the replacement of aging gas pipes in the state. PSE&G sought approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), the New Jersey Division of Rate Cou... Read More »U.S. coal exports increased by 61 percent in 2016, EIA reports
The United States exported 97.0 million short tons (MMst) of coal in 2017, 61 percent more than it exported in 2016, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Although Europe remained the largest recipient of U.S. coal exports, exports to Asia more than doubled from 15.7 MMst... Read More »Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Cuomo announces new energy efficient target
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a new 2025 energy efficiency target for the state, which would provide approximately one-third of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to meet New York's goal of a 40 percent reduction by 2030. "Energy efficiency is the most cost-effectiv... Read More »Gladys Brown