Hawaii Offers Guidance for RFPs
Guidance satisfies a recently mandated procurement process for acquiring new dispatchable and renewable energy.
Regulatory Decisions
Pennsylvania Outlines Regulatory Program for Water Systems
In a tentative decision, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has disclosed how it intends to oversee future water, wastewater, and storm water services provided by entities created by Pennsylvania cities of the second class — specifically, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA). The ruling proposes methods for rate making, tariff approval, compliance plans, infrastructure improvements, consumer protections, and other implementation issues. The commission asked that interested parties and stakeholders submit comments and input on the commission’s plans.
Universal Service
Pennsylvania signs off on a revised universal service and energy conservation plan.
RGGI Participation in New Jersey
New Jersey to return to full participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Renewable Energy in Arizona
Commissioner Andy Tobin of the Arizona Corporation Commission released a statement proposing a series of reforms relating to the continued promotion of renewable energy in the state.
In urging the full commission to consider his plan, the commissioner said that he is striving to have Arizona’s economy run on 80% clean energy by 2050. In support of that ambitious goal, Commissioner Tobin pointed out that Arizona’s electric utilities are already transitioning away from coal and are expanding their use of renewables, energy efficiency, and storage.
Pipeline Litigation in Ohio
In looking at a petition filed by a group of landholders seeking a preliminary injunction against the construction of a nearby interstate natural gas pipeline, a federal district court in Ohio reached the same conclusion as had a federal district court in Virginia in December, namely, that federal district courts are without jurisdiction to entertain appeals of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certificate decisions with respect to pipeline projects.
Natural Gas Safety in Pennsylvania
Peoples Natural Gas agrees to pay a $50,000 civil penalty in settlement of various pipeline safety infractions.
Ohio OKs Special Rate for Tech Company
Vadata to benefit from a series of discounts and exemptions.
Illinois Adopts LDC Oversight Plan
Stronger regulatory oversight aimed to ensure cost control and project management.
Hawaii Issues Guidelines for Utility-Sponsored Community-Based Plans
CBRE initiative is aimed at allowing all customers to participate in distributed generation programs.