Black Hills Energy is looking to conduct a pilot program in Colorado to identify opportunities for customers in that state to save money on energy costs.
The Residential Time-of-Day (RTOD) pilot program, done in conjunction with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), would evaluate “pe... Read More »
Georgia Power announced this week that it would refund $330 million to customers over the next two years under provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The first $131 million is scheduled to be refunded this month.
Customers using an average of 1,000 kilowatt hours will receive a refun... Read More »
In accordance with its Energy Vision 2020 program, Rocky Mountain Power has initiated the testing phase of replacing wind turbine nacelles and blades at the Seven Mile Hill wind farm.
Officials said turbine upgrades would increase energy production of wind projects by 17 to 39 percent, extend the... Read More »
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted Wednesday a settlement agreement that will reduce AEP Ohio’s rates as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
AEP Ohio will return a normalized accumulated deferred income tax balance of approximately $278 million to customers over a... Read More »
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) will host three public hearings on the state’s Zero Emissions Certificates (ZEC) program for nuclear power plants.
Governor Phil Murphy signed the ZEC legislation in May. Under the ZEC program, eligible nuclear power facilities that demonstrate a... Read More »
As part of updates to the area’s energy grid, Ameren Illinois is building two transmission substations in Madison County, with the focus on Troy and Collinsville.
Larger in size and scope than average neighborhood distribution substations, these new structures lower received voltages for trans... Read More »
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) officials said supplier diversity would serve as the focal point of the agency’s 16th annual public hearing while also garnering community feedback.
Officials said the effort would also provide an opportunity to examine the state’s regulated utili... Read More »
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam released Tuesday the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which provides a strategic vision for the state’s energy policy over the next 10 years.
The plan focuses on modernizing the electric grid and promoting new technologies. It also sets goals for renewable energy generati... Read More »
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) adopted Tuesday rules to regulate the services of community solar companies.
The rules are the result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5939, which directed the UTC to establish such rules. Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 5939 on June 30, 2... Read More »
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts has deployed more than 200 construction crews and 3,000 workers to the Lawrence, Massachusetts, area to restore gas service after the Sept. 13 gas line explosions.
The goal is to have all gas service restored by Nov. 19, the company said.
One person died and about... Read More »