November 22, 2024

National Grid

PPL
FERC Approves PPL Acquisition of Narragansett
FERC approved PPL’s purchase of Narragansett Electric in Rhode Island from National Grid for $3.8 billion, giving the Pa.-based company a foothold in ISO-NE.
Office of Gov. Ned Lamont
Restoration Efforts from Tropical Storm Henri Nearly Complete
Eversource reported that 1,730 out of its 1.28 million customers in Connecticut were without power as of 5 p.m. Monday.
Fracktracker
NY Regulators Drop a Climate Hammer in Gas Rate Case
New York approved a three-year rate plan for National Grid’s downstate gas companies with provisions for electrification to reduce natural gas demand.
Shutterstock
National Grid Diversity Officer Calls out ‘Talent Bias’ in Energy Sector
Natalie Edwards, global diversity officer at National Grid, said businesses must see their workforce and potential talent “as having infinite possibility.”
Volkswagen
Massachusetts Needs to Sell 45,000 ZEVs per Year by 2025
Robert O’Koniewski of the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association said reaching the state’s EV goals will require more affordable vehicles and choice.
Iroquois
New York Regulators Investigating Alleged Bribery Scheme at National Grid
New York regulators opened an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving National Grid’s natural gas distribution company facilities.
CS Energy
Massachusetts Clean Peak Energy Standard Off to ‘Slow Start,’ Experts Say
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is still working out eligibility and long-term procurement details for its Clean Peak Energy Standard.
NEECE Panel Cites Need for Tech Innovation, Public Policy
New England’s aggressive decarbonization goals need bold technology innovation & public policy to drive an equitable transition, the NEECE heard.
PPL
PPL Highlights UK Sale, Narragansett Acquisition in Earnings Call
PPL is inching closer to the finalization of the sale of its U.K. utility while moving ahead with the acquisition of Narragansett Electric.
LED Streetlights Cut One Massachusetts City’s Power Bill in Half
Medford, Massachusetts, converted 4,500 streetlights to LED bulbs, which are using 60% less electricity than conventional technologies.

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