Utility Power Shutoffs

California Commission Authorizes Pacific Gas and Electric’s Regionalization Plan

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The California Public Utilities Commission on Jun. 23 approved Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s regionalization plan, in an enduring attempt to enhance the utility’s capability to meet their safety requirements. In May 2020, California regulators accepted the utility’s bankruptcy reorganization plan with provisions, including changes to the company’s governance arrangement, enhanced oversight, and formation of…...

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PJM Capacity Prices Drop by 32 Percent

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PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity auction for the 2023/2024 delivery year cleared at $34.13 per megawatt-day, which is nearly 32 percent lower compared to the 2021 auction, according to the grid operator’s June 21 news release. The auction procured adequate resources to meet energy needs in PJM’s service area, which covers all or part of the…

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Pennsylvania’s Gas Impact Fee Distribution Rose by $100 Million in 2021

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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on June 17 published complete details of their $234 million impact fees spendings in 2021 on natural gas producers. Till date, the commission has distributed $2.2 billion impact fees to Pennsylvania communities including this year’s distribution. The impact fee, also known as unconventional gas well fee, is paid by all…...

Puget Sound Energy, Avista Implement COVID-19 Bill Assistance Programs for Washington Customers

New York Low-income Households to Get Electric and Gas Bill Relief

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, on June 16, announced the approval of $567 million to help low-income households pay off accumulated utility bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 327,000 low-income customers will benefit from the electric and gas utility bills credit program. This financial assistance includes an estimated $557 million COVID-19 bill…...

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California Commission Proposes Fines for Inadequate Execution of Utilities’ 2020 Power Shutoff Events

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The California Public Utilities Commission on June 15 allotted proposed orders enforcing curative actions and more than $22 million in fines to be paid by the shareholders of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric for violations associated with their 2020 Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS,…...

Michigan Regulator Asks DTE Electric to Submit Revised Resource Plan

FERC Examines Reforms to Expedite Grid Connection of New Projects

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 16 announced a proposed rule to address backlogs in the interconnection queue that, if finalized, could accelerate grid interconnection processes. The increased demand for energy compels the commission to expedite and streamline the process of connecting electric generation facilities to the grid. More than 1.4 terawatts of generation…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer LNG 2022 06 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Exports Rise Amid Demand From Europe

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The U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is poised for more growth amid surging natural gas prices, growing export capacity, and high demand due to Europe's supply crisis. Currently, about 25 LNG projects are under construction or under different stages of planning across the country.

U.S. Interior Approves 465 Megawatts of Solar Projects in California

U.S. Interior Approves 465 Megawatts of Solar Projects in California

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The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the final endorsement and orchestrated solar projects in Arica and Victory Pass in the vicinity of Desert Center Eastern Riverside County. This project will add 465 megawatts of power in the national grid system along with 400 megawatt battery storage which will provide power to approximately 132,000 homes…...

Utah Puts $4 Million Volkswagen Settlement Funds Towards Electric Vehicle Charging Projects

U.S Transportation Department Proposes Standards for National EV Network

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The  U.S. Transportation Department has commenced setting standards for constructing a nationwide network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2030. To this end, the department’s Federal Highways Administration announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to set standards for electric vehicle charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, program. The minimum standards to…...

Illinois Commission Seeks Input on Utility Plans to Avail Federal Funding Under Infrastructure Law

Illinois Commission Seeks Input on Utility Plans to Avail Federal Funding Under Infrastructure Law

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The Illinois Commerce Commission on June 10 issued a request for information seeking input on Illinois public utilities’ plan to apply for federal dollars under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This information would assist the state of Illinois to quantify the eligibility of these utilities and to study how the state can help…...