The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued a proposal that sets a framework for how energy efficiency will help meet the state’s clean energy goals, but stakeholders say the plan should go further to incentivize utilities to make investments in energy efficiency programs that will lower... Read More »
Legislation introduced by Colorado State Democratic Sen. Chris Hansen that challenged Xcel Energy Inc.’s ownership of electric transmission lines got pulled this week from General Assembly consideration.
“I think what it came down to was that in addition to all the other priorities the GA is ... Read More »
Dominion Energy Virginia has expanded the number of initiatives if offers to assist Virginia customers facing hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.
"We recognize the challenges that many are facing and want customers to know we are here to help, as we continue to navigate this pandemic together,"... Read More »
Leading gas and oil industry groups voiced their support for a rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that amends the construction certification process under the Clean Water Act.
The agency’s final rule would amend Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to promote the timely revie... Read More »
While submitting a request to update base rates this week, AEP Ohio also requested that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) delay the case’s procedural schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic and push back any increases until mid-2021.
“The delay we have requested will give the econo... Read More »
The Atlanta-based Southern Company has partnered with the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities (A2V) as a means of securing its cyber defenses and reducing overall operating and maintenance costs associated with cybersecurity compliance.
For A2V, recently founded by Fortress Information Se... Read More »
Beginning in June, Entergy Mississippi intends to drop its electric rates by an average of $9.71 for its residential customers, keeping costs under $100 per month through September.
This will put the company’s rates 25 percent below the national average during some of the hottest -- and highest... Read More »
Duke Energy Florida (DEF), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, last week announced plans for three new solar power plants in Manatee, Hardee, and Alachua counties.
All told, the three facilities could bring in enough power to charge 69,000 homes each year, thanks to the additional 224.3 megawatts they ... Read More »
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reported that New York State is expected to handle the power needs of the region this summer.
The state has a total of 41,319 megawatts (MW) of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions. The summer demand forecast is expe... Read More »
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is factoring the COVID-19 pandemic into its planning as it prepares for the 2020 hurricane season.
The company will hold its annual dry run exercise for more than 3,000 employees from June 22 to 26. This drill, featuring a simulated hurricane, employs safety measures r... Read More »