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American Transmission Systems finishes second phase of eastern Ohio transmission line upgrade
Work to strengthen a 64-mile regional transmission system in eastern Ohio achieved a milestone late last month, as American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI) completed upgrades to nine miles of transmission line in Carroll and Harrison counties. ATSI, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., invested ... Read More »
Biden administration releases framework to accelerate clean hydrogen
The Biden-Harris administration released a framework for accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen. The U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap provides a snapshot of hydrogen production, transport, storage, and use in the United States as wel... Read More »
Minnesota Power cuts ribbon on 5.6 MW Laskin Solar Project
Minnesota Power’s Laskin Solar Project officially began operations this week, marking a 5.6 MW renewable energy addition to the Iron Range, and the second of three such projects in the company’s pipeline. From 25 acres near the company’s Laskin Energy Center, the array will contribute its ... Read More »
Connecticut legislature passes new restrictive regulatory rules for utilities
Connecticut’s two electric utility companies, Eversource and United Illuminating, could be facing a tougher time seeking meaningful rates from state regulators following changes to the rulebook passed by the state legislature this week that create a challenging regulatory environment for utilities... Read More »
AES begins commercial operations in 238 MW first phase of Chevelon Butte Wind Farm
In Arizona, the AES Corporation last week announced the beginning of commercial operations at its new Chevelon Butte facility, bringing 238 MW of renewable energy as part of the wind farm’s first phase. Another 216 MW MW should follow next year, once the 454 MW facility at large concludes its ... Read More »
Idaho Power requests increase of $111M in latest general rate case
Idaho Power customers will likely see bills rise in 2024, following a general rate case filed by the company last week that requested the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) approve an 8.61 percent overall rate increase, or $111 million. The price adjustment marks the first general rate cas... Read More »
Senate EPW Committee approves bill to bolster nationʻs nuclear leadership
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed legislation that seeks to bolster the nation's standing as the international leader for nuclear energy technologies. The Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2023, introduced by a bi... Read More »
Mon Power, Potomac Edison request rate review by West Virginia PSC
Mon Power and Potomac Edison, both of which are subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp, are requesting a review of their base electric rates by the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC). The proposed $207 million adjustment supports investments to strengthen the energy grid, fund reliability p... Read More »
