New York Commission Directs Avangrid Utilities to Implement Measures to Lower Gas Emissions

The New York State Public Service Commission has directed additional actions for New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation to in the next three years as part of their long-term natural gas plan. The commission issued an order directing the companies to propose pilot demand response programs, provide information to stakeholders concerning strategic decommissioning criteria for aging gas infrastructure, and submit a report with methods to determine the maximum allowable operating pressure of impacted sections of pipe.

Every three years, New York’s gas utilities are required file their long-term gas plan to ensure a safe and reliable supply for customers. The filings will initiate a stakeholder engagement process to develop consensus on the long-term plans. The next filing of a long-term gas plan for the two companies is due on Jan. 31, 2028. The filings must contain a minimum of one scenario or model which includes no new traditional gas infrastructure and an assessment on greenhouse gas emissions.

The commission instructed the companies to propose pilot demand response programs and submit a report on methods used to verify the maximum allowable operating pressure for affected pipeline segments. Additionally, the companies were directed to share information with stakeholders and explore options for potentially decommissioning certain infrastructure segments.





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