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California Launches Incentive Program to Help Rideshare Drivers Switch to Zero-Emission Vehicles

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The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 19 announced the Rideshare Incentives for Driving Electric program, which will provide financial assistance to eligible rideshare drivers purchasing or leasing zero-emission vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce upfront vehicle costs and support California’s transition to cleaner transportation. Eligible low- and moderate-income drivers working with transportation network companies,…...

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U.S. Energy Department Allocates Up to $42 Million for Northeast Natural Gas Pipeline

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 19 announced up to $42 million in funding to advance a proposed 125-mile natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York. The project aims to expand natural gas deliveries to Northeast markets facing limited access to the fuel, strengthen regional energy security and support infrastructure designated as critical to…...

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U.S. Energy Department Announces Up to $50 Million in Funding for Virginia, West Virginia Transmission Upgrades

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 16 announced its intent to provide up to $50 million in federal funding to expand electricity transmission capacity in Virginia and West Virginia. The investment will support upgrades to existing power lines to accommodate rising electricity demand, reduce grid congestion and improve regional grid reliability. Virginia Energy will lead…...

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New York Approves National Grid Demand Response Changes, Advances $33 Million Program

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The New York State Public Service Commission on Oct. 15 approved National Grid’s proposed changes to its demand response programs, aiming to reduce peak energy demand and improve program efficiency. The revisions reduce annual testing requirements, lower enrollment thresholds and recommend transitioning multifamily customers from National Grid’s thermostat program to the statewide Excelsior Power Program,…...

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FERC Proposes Faster LNG Approvals and Streamlined Natural Gas Project Reviews

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Oct. 15 proposed two measures to streamline oversight of natural gas infrastructure, including changes to environmental reviews and a new authorization framework for liquefied natural gas facilities. The proposals aim to reduce regulatory duplication, simplify approvals, and provide greater certainty for project developers while retaining environmental safeguards. In a…...

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U.S. Energy Department Backs TVA’s $581 Million Grid Upgrade Across Eight States

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 13 announced plans to provide $250 million in federal funding for 84 transmission and distribution projects led by the Tennessee Valley Authority across eight states. The projects are expected to add approximately 2.5 gigawatts of grid capacity, improve reliability, and reduce outages. The total investment is estimated at $581…...

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FERC Rejects PJM Data Center Capacity Rules, Approves Large-Load Registry

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Oct. 9 partially approved PJM Interconnection proposal to track large electricity users but rejected its proposed capacity requirements and emergency curtailment framework. The decision follows PJM’s warning that it could face a capacity shortfall beginning in the 2027/2028 delivery year due to data center load growth and the pace…...

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Minnesota Power Customers to Receive $122.5 Million in Bill Credits

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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 9 approved two credit programs totaling $122.5 million to reduce electricity bills for Minnesota Power customers. The measures will return proceeds from utility land sales and benefits associated with the acquisition of ALLETE to customers, providing short-term relief and recurring credits through 2031. Minnesota Power will distribute $72.5…...

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U.S. Energy Department Backs FERC Reforms to Protect PJM Ratepayers

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 9 expressed its support for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommendations for PJM Interconnection’s proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement, seeking to ensure that large electricity users pay for the generation and infrastructure needed to serve their demand. DOE has filed a statement with FERC supporting revised market rules and other reforms…...

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Duke Energy Expands Data Center Cost Protections to Shield North Carolina Ratepayers

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Duke Energy on Oct. 7 announced that it had reached an agreement with North Carolina Public Staff and major data center customers to strengthen protections against costs associated with serving data centers and other large electricity users. The agreement covering Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress would require new large load customers to make…...

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U.S. Energy Department Commits Up to $4.2 Billion to Vistra for Nuclear Upgrades

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The U.S. Energy Department on Oct. 5 announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for Vistra to modernize and increase output from its nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio, supporting reliable power supplies as electricity demand rises across the PJM Interconnection region. The financing will cover planned investments at the Beaver Valley…...

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Maryland Ends Multi-Year Rate Pilot After Finding Limited Customer Benefits

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The Maryland Public Service Commission on Oct. 1 announced that it has concluded the state’s multi-year rate plan pilot after finding that the framework did not deliver measurable benefits for customers or advance the state’s energy policy goals. The regulator instead directed electric utilities and stakeholders to develop a substantially revised approach to forward-looking utility…...