January 23, 2025

natural gas

Natural Gas Use Expected to Rise in NY
New York will see an increase in new natural gas plants and hours of operation of existing plants after the Indian Point Nuclear Energy Center closes.
Solar, Wind Projects Highlighted in PJM 2020 RTEP Report
More than two-thirds of interconnection requests in PJM’s Regional Transmission Expansion Plan process in 2020 came from solar and wind, the RTO reported.
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Exelon to Split Tx, Generation Businesses
Exelon plans to separate its regulated transmission and distribution utilities from its merchant power generation business.
NY Considering IRPs for Gas Utilities
New York regulators have proposed natural gas planning procedures that could address how utilities balance infrastructure needs with GHG reduction goals.
Nev. Bill Would Spur Tx, Clean Energy Buildout
Nevada lawmakers are planning to introduce an array of clean energy bills this legislative session, including a measure to expand electric transmission.
Duke Plans for $59 Billion in Capital Investment
Duke Energy executives said they have put the challenges of 2020 behind them, predicting a 5 to 7% annualized increase in earnings per share through 2025.
EEI: Net Zero by 2035 ‘Incredibly Difficult’
The Edison Electric Institute is skeptical about its ability to meet the Biden administration’s goal of carbon-free electricity by 2035.
Colo. PUC Opens Investigation into Gas Emissions
The Colorado PUC launched an investigation into the methane emissions released from natural gas infrastructure and the actions needed to reduce them.
EIA Predicts Electric Demand Rebound by 2025
Electricity demand will return to pre-COVID levels by 2025 while total energy consumption will likely lag until at least 2029, the EIA said.
Do Natural Gas Bans Make Cents?
Natural gas bans by California cities are a very inefficient way of combating climate change, a former NARUC economist said.

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