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Fossil Fuels | Natural Gas
June 1, 2026
Regulators Weigh New Approaches to Utility Gas System Planning
From planning frameworks to pilot programs, U.S. states are expanding regulatory tools to support gas system decarbonization efforts.
Interest in modernizing gas utility planning continues to grow as regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders assess the implications of decarbonization goals for existing distribution systems. Recent developments reflect efforts to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The District of Columbia Public Service Commission has opened a proceeding to establish a gas planning framework for utilities.
- California regulators are exploring how utilities should recover costs for behind-the-meter zero-emission alternatives used in neighborhood decarbonization pilots.
- The Illinois Commerce Commission is examining threshold legal questions surrounding its authority to implement Future of Gas pilot projects.
