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Bayport-Pioneer Rebuild Project greenlighted for 21-mile transmission line upgrade in Wisconsin
A 21-mile, 138,000-volt transmission line upgrade can proceed in Wisconsin’s Brown and Oconto Counties, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) said last week, granting the Bayport-Pioneer Rebuild Project the potential to be in service by 2022. The project will stretch between the Bayp... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_1050122072-300x200.jpg)
New Jersey sets record for solar installations in 2019
New Jersey set a record for solar installation in 2019, according to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). A new NJBPU report found that 447 megawatts (MWdc) of solar capacity commenced commercial operations in 2019 – a record for one year. Those installations bring the state’s t... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_335267300-1-300x200.jpg)
American Wind Energy Association reports potential COVID-19 impact on industry
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said the COVID-19 pandemic could put more than 35,000 jobs at risk and jeopardize $43 billion in investments in a new report. AWEA’s analysis found that the virus has put an estimated 25 GW of wind projects at risk, representing $35 billion in investm... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_352903193-300x200.jpg)
COVID-19 causes halt on PHMSA compliance enforcement efforts
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued last week a Stay of Enforcement for its operator qualification, control room management, or employment drug testing requirements. The organization issued the order to state pipeline safety progra... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_1642888921-300x200.jpg)
NARUC assembles COVID-19 news, resources for general use
Tracking the legion of information surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak can be daunting at times, but the non-profit National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has begun compiling a comprehensive catalog of news and resources on a new website. “These resources will allow our... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_765439201-300x200.jpg)
Electric utilities batten down the hatches as coronavirus spreads
Electric utilities are getting their first official readiness check for the coronavirus pandemic this week as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) conducts a roll call of their plans and preparations as the spring storm season looms. A questionnaire was sent out by NERC this... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_1514373257-300x200.jpg)
Deal to settle PG&E bankruptcy heads to California PUC
Pacific Gas & Electric struck a deal with the governor of California to exit bankruptcy proceedings and is now awaiting approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and also a federal bankruptcy judge. The utility company said in a motion filed with the bankruptcy court that it... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_704907937-300x200.jpg)
New York State PSC embarks on plan to examine natural gas usage, investments
The New York State Public Service Commission is analyzing natural gas usage and investments in the state to better plan for future energy needs. “Recent events have shown that we need smarter, more comprehensive and more transparent planning by utilities for gas infrastructure and clean energy... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_465401459-300x175.jpg)