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ICC approves Ameren grid improvement acceleration
Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., recently received approval for its proposal for the acceleration of grid improvements and a smart meter deployment program from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), an order that will facilitate the installation of new meters on all customers’ prem... Read More »Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves Fortis’ acquisition of ITC
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) voted on Friday to approve an application by Fortis, Inc., that will authorize the acquisition of ITC Holdings Corp. “We are pleased with the vote from the PSCW, and look forward to doing business in the State of Wisconsin,” Barry Perry, pres... Read More »Idaho PUC approves IPC efficiency programs, request review of four percent rider
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) on Monday approved the $35.2 million spent last year by the Idaho Power Company as prudently incurred as part of the company’s energy efficiency and demand-response programs during 2015. Approximately $28.5 million of the $35.2 million investment dur... Read More »Maine PUC issues LNG storage request for proposals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a request for proposals on Wednesday, calling for submissions of physical energy storage contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage from transmission and distribution utilities, gas utilities or natural gas pipeline utilities. The commissi... Read More »Pennsylvania PUC approves two Duquesne Light petitions
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved two petitions from Duquesne Light Company last week that the company filed in accordance with Act 11 of 2012. Act 11 requires utility providers to file Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans (LTIIPs) as a part of any action to establis... Read More »Lisa Jacobson