Amended Indiana coal proposal better suited to investor-owned utilities

Published on February 28, 2020 by Kim Riley

A controversial Indiana bill that investor-owned utilities denounced for potentially increasing ratepayers’ power costs and extending the life of coal-powered electricity, on Thursday passed a state Senate committee with significant changes they find more favorable. House Bill 1414, authored by... Read More »

Ameren Missouri files updated Smart Energy Plan, increases investments to $7.6B

Published on February 28, 2020 by Kevin Randolph

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, filed Wednesday an updated five-year Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) that increases grid modernization investments to $7.6 billion. “We are keeping our customers at the center of everything we do,” Marty ... Read More »

New Fortress Energy advances construction of liquid natural gas terminal in Mexico

Published on February 28, 2020 by Kevin Randolph

New Fortress Energy LLC said Wednesday that it is continuing to advance construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving and regasification terminal in the port of Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Marine work has been underway at the site of the terminal over the past several mont... Read More »

Maine Public Utilities Commission approves initiatives to boost EV use

Published on February 28, 2020 by Dave Kovaleski

The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved Tuesday four initiatives that seek to drive increased usage of electric vehicles. "The Commission is pleased to make these awards today to support electrification of the transportation sector. All four initiatives will benefit and support electric ... Read More »

Higher than normal natural gas in storage due to mild winter

Published on February 28, 2020 by Dave Kovaleski

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the working natural gas in storage is expected to end the winter heating season with 12 percent more inventory than the five-year average. The record levels are due to a combination of a milder winter and continuing strong production, EIA r... Read More »

Dominion Energy Virginia to install four battery storage pilot projects

Published on February 27, 2020 by Kevin Randolph

Dominion Energy Virginia announced Tuesday that it received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to install four battery storage pilot projects totaling 16 megawatts (MW). The company noted that the projects will support its commitment to achieving net zero carbon and met... Read More »

Indiana Michigan Power announces $292M electric transmission system upgrade project

Published on February 27, 2020 by Kevin Randolph

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) announced on Tuesday a $292 million upgrade to its electric transmission system to improve service for its customers in northeast Indiana. The Fort Wayne-Richmond Transmission Line Rebuild Project will involve upgrading approximately 140 miles of 138-kilovolt transmis... Read More »

DOE awards $97M in grants through its small business programs

Published on February 27, 2020 by Dave Kovaleski

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will award 86 grants totaling $97 million through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The grants will go to 70 small businesses in 28 states This is the second phase of the grant awards. Small... Read More »

National Grid releases report on long-term solutions for NY natural gas constraints

Published on February 27, 2020 by Dave Kovaleski

National Grid released its Long-term Natural Gas Capacity Report, a document that offers potential solutions to address long-term natural gas demand issues and constraints in its New York service area. The company provides natural gas to 1.9 million customers throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Staten... Read More »

Carrigan appointed to serve on NARUC’s critical infrastructure committee

Published on February 26, 2020 by Dave Kovaleski

Michael T. Carrigan, commissioner om the Illinois Commerce Commission, was appointed to serve on the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Critical Infrastructure. Carrigan was nominated by ICC Chair Carrie Zalewski, who previously served on the committee. �... Read More »