NY Green Bank Commitments Exceed $900 Million, Driving $2.4 Billion in Clean Energy Investments

Michigan Commission Approves Revisions to Resource Planning Parameters and Utilities’ Filing Requirements

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The Michigan Public Service Commission on Oct. 27 authorised two orders implementing revised planning parameters and filing obligations for integrated resource plans, or IRPs, the long term proposals of regulated electric utilities for delivering power that are mandatory of the state’s regulated electric utilities. IRPs outline an electric utility’s long-term projections for certifying consistent service…...

PG&E Seeks $1.2 Billion Revenue Hike to Support Wildfire Safety Enhancements

California Commission Proposes to Impose $155 Million Penalties Against PG&E for Role in Zogg Fire

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The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 25 issued a proposed order requiring restorative actions and $155.4 million in fines to be paid by the shareholders of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for violations related to the 2020 Zogg Fire. The order is part of a continuous attempt to make utilities accountable for instigating devastating…...

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Natural Gas Bills Expected to Increase Across the U.S. This Winter: EIA

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U.S. households that mainly use natural gas for heating are expected to pay on average $931 on heating during the winter period, which runs from October to March, according to an Oct. 17 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This is $206, or 28 percent, higher compared to the previous year. The price of…...

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New York Commission Approves National Grid’s Programs to Cut Peak Gas Demand, Encourage Smart Technology Systems

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The New York Public Service Commission on Oct. 12 approved revisions to National Grid’s gas demand response programs to lower consumption during cold weather and peak usage periods during the impending winter heating season. The commission finalized plans for the utility’s downstate service territories for residential and business users, and to execute the same programs…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Transmission 2022 10 17 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Transmission Planning Strategies Strive to Support Anticipated Growth of Renewables While Maintaining Reliability

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Across the U.S., transmission development initiatives are advancing at a swift pace to deliver on state policy objectives. Transmission expansion is essential to improve the integration of renewable energy and allow better utilization of intermittent, zero-carbon resources like solar and wind.

D.C. Regulators Advance Efforts to Develop Microgrid Regulatory Framework

California Revises Load Management Standards to Help Consumers Manage Peak-Time Energy Use

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The California Energy Commission has implemented updates to the state’s load management standard that will provide customers more well-timed and precise data on electricity costs. The availability of this information will assist consumers in controlling energy use, and become vital during periods when demand is high. In principle, the updates support grid reliability and lower…...

IPL Wins Indiana Approval to Implement $1.2 Billion Grid Modernization Plan

New York Commission Approves National Grid’s Programs to Cut Peak Gas Demand, Encourage Smart Technology Systems

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The New York Public Service Commission on Oct. 12 approved revisions to National Grid’s gas demand response programs to lower consumption during cold weather and peak usage periods during the impending winter heating season. The commission finalized plans for the utility’s downstate service territories for residential and business users, and to execute the same programs…...

President Biden Supports Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Including $73 Billion in Power Grid Investment

California Commission Issues First Report of PG&E Independent Safety Monitor

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The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 10 released the first report of its Independent Safety Monitor established to enhance supervision of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s safety performance. As a prerequisite of approving the company’s plan for exiting bankruptcy in May 2020, the commission required the company’s shareholders to finance an Independent Safety Monitor,…...

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Carbon Pricing 2022 10 11 Blog preview

Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing – October 2022 Update

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Discussions about carbon pricing continue to evolve as the strategy is increasingly viewed as a policy tool that can play an expanded role in a broader policy mix to meet ambitious climate goals.