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Dominion Energy wins contract to operate electric system at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The U.S. Army awarded a subsidiary of Dominion Energy a contract to operate the electric utility system for Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. The contract was awarded to Dominion Privatization South Carolina, which will own, operate, and maintain Fort Jackson’s electric system for the 50-year cont... Read More »Bill to clarify FERC authority over utility mergers and consolidations signed into law
President Donald Trump on Sept. 28 signed into law a bill that amends the Federal Power Act to clarify the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Specifically, the legislation establishes a minimum monetary threshold of $10... Read More »Con Edison proposes program to reduce demand for conventional natural gas
Con Edison recently proposed measures to the New York State Department of Public Service to invest in renewable natural gas and offer incentives to customers who reduce their natural gas usage. The company noted its proposal comes as the demand for natural gas has grown in New York City and West... Read More »API praises trilateral trade agreement
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is praising the recently formulated United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urging congressional approval of the initiative. “Having Canada as a trading partner and a party to this agreement is critical for North American energy security an... Read More »DOE to award $28 mln to improve cybersecurity and protect energy infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy will award up to $28 million for the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of technologies to improve cybersecurity and the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. The funding – provided by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Em... Read More »Con Edison proposes installing solar panels on New York City Housing Authority developments
Con Edison has proposed installing solar panels on 350 roofs for low and moderate income customers living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. The goal of Con Edison's Community Power project is to bring renewable energy within reach of those who ordinarily lack the means. It ... Read More »Credit: DTE Energy
DTE Energy seeks public input on Integrated Resource Plan
DTE Energy is seeking the public’s input regarding the utilities’ long-term plans to transform to what it describes as affordable, cleaner energy that will power Michigan’s future. “DTE is committed to reducing carbon emissions by more than 80 percent by 2050 so it is imperative that we c... Read More »NorthWestern Energy proposes first general electric rate increase since 2009
NorthWestern Energy recently filed a general electric rate review request with the Montana Public Service Commission, the first such request since 2009, to support continued investments in its electric transmission and distribution system, customer-service initiatives and electricity sources. The... Read More »Credit: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory