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Fortis gains ICC approval to acquire ITC
Fortis, Inc., recently gained the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) approval to proceed with the acquisition of ITC Holdings Corp., marking another regulatory milestone toward the successful completion of the transaction, aimed at later this year. “We are pleased to receive approval from ... Read More »New Jersey Board of Public Utilities reviews storm preparedness plans
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities recently accepted an independent consultant’s report regarding the finances and operations of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) as a part of its oversight of storm preparedness plans by the Electric Distribution Companies (EDC). “Even on beautiful b... Read More »EIA report: Renewable electricity generation reaches new highs in 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation from hydroelectric and non-hydroelectric renewables in 2016 is higher than all previous years, according to the Electric Power Monthly report, issued by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The EIA’s report found that renew... Read More »New York commits to 50 percent renewable energy target
The New York Public Service Commission approved a new measure on Monday that will boost the state’s clean energy production to 50 percent by 2030. The new Clean Energy Standard will see the third-largest state economy in the U.S. incrementally increase the diversity of New York’s electricity ... Read More »Three North Dakota pipeline projects receive permits
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) approved siting permits on Wednesday for three new pipeline projects in western North Dakota. The projects approved include two crude oil pipelines and a natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline, totaling 59.7 miles of new pipeline in McKenzie and Dunn C... Read More »Chris Nelson