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Fossil Fuels | Natural Gas
July 22, 2024
States Evaluate Natural Gas Planning to Address Effects of Clean Energy and Electrification Policies
Regulators and utilities are exploring issues associated with the decarbonization of the gas distribution system including evaluating gas infrastructure investments.
A growing number of utility regulators across U.S. states are reviewing natural gas planning strategies to consider the effects of decarbonization and electrification policies on the gas system. Amid shifting policy and changing market conditions, regulators are exploring…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Illinois regulators have opened a docket to examine the future of natural gas and issues associated with decarbonization of the gas distribution system.
- Marland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to advance the state’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan including establishing regulations for a zero-emission heating equipment standard and a clean heat standard.
- The New York Public Service Commission is reviewing gas service extension rules to better align applicants’ access to gas service extensions with efforts to achieve emissions reduction targets.
