President Biden Commits U.S. to Achieve 50 Percent Emissions Reductions in 2030

District of Columbia Commission Launches Proceeding to Access Federal Infrastructure Funding

The District of Columbia Public Service Commission on July 8 opened a proceeding to take action that will identify accessible funding sources for the Potomac Electric Power Company and the Washington Gas Light Company under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. As a part of this proceeding, the commission directed the utilities to…...

New York Governor Announces $90 Million in Federal Aid for Home Heating During Winter

Consumers Energy Company to Raise Gas Rates by Six Percent for Michigan Customers

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a settlement allowing Consumers Energy Co. to increase rates applicable to its natural gas service by $170 million. In an initial request, the company had asked for an increase of $278 million, which was later abridged to $233 million. However, the amount agreed to in the settlement is…...

Biden Administration Approves $40 million to Lower Energy Costs

Biden Administration Approves $40 million to Lower Energy Costs

The U.S. Energy Department on July 8 announced the award of over $40 million to five state agencies and 21 organizations to enable U.S. households to increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their utility bills. The funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program, or WAP, enhanced by over $3.2 billion through the 2021…...