natural gas pipelines

FERC Rejects Capacity Release Exemption for NE Gas Generators
FERC rejected the Algonquin Gas Transmission request to exempt natural gas-fired generators from competitive bidding under capacity release rules.
SoCal Gas Restrictions Unlikely to Impede Winter Grid Operations
Winter grid operations in Southern California are unlikely to be compromised by natural gas pipeline restrictions due to the shutdown of Aliso Canyon.
UPDATED: Mass. Supreme Court Vacates EDC-Pipeline Contract Order
A Massachusetts court struck down regulators’ plan to allow electric distribution companies to charge ratepayers for additional natural gas pipeline capacity.
PGE Sees Transmission, Distribution Role in ‘Clean Energy Future’
PG&E's 2nd quarter profits fell sharply due to a series of one-time costs; but hopes to grow by providing transmission for clean energy resources.
Massachusetts Bill Boosts Offshore Wind, Canadian Hydro
With only hours to go at the end of its session, the Massachusetts legislature passed a major energy bill that boosts Canadian hydropower and offshore wind.
Maine PUC Endorses Gas Pipeline Contracts
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) endorsed a plan in which electric ratepayers would help finance natural gas pipeline expansion.
Overheard at the NECA Environmental Conference
At the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) Annual Environmental Conference last week, panelists discussed the presidential election.
Maine PUC Staff Advises Against Pipeline Contracts
Maine Public Utilities Commission staff said that historic low prices for natural gas have removed the urgency for more pipeline capacity.
Pipeline Protesters Force FERC to Close Monthly Meeting
FERC closed its monthly open meeting to the public, allowing only guests, their staff and credentialed members of the press inside commission headquarters.
More Pipelines for New England: ‘Gold-plating’ or Necessity?
A discussion at NECA’s 23rd Annual New England Energy Conference focused on the outsized role natural gas (and pipelines) play in the region’s power mix.

Want more? Advanced Search