Updated Aug 22, 2024
8/22/24
Alaska’s utility and pipeline regulator supported LNG imports as a “public necessity” as the state’s largest natural gas service provider progresses plans to stave off an expected supply shortfall.
The U.S. natural gas demand story has been geared to LNG growth, but there’s another story that could become even bigger: fueling a proliferation of computer data centers.
Opal Fuels Inc., a producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG), saw revenue from RNG sales skyrocket in 2022, jumping more than 40% over 2021 figures, management noted during the company’s fourth quarter and full year earnings call.
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party has signed into law clean energy goals that target a carbon-free electricity grid by 2040.
Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) has filed to raise monthly electricity rates by about $4.25 for the average monthly residential electricity bill annually from 2024-2027 as it strengthens the grid and prepares for increased electrification.
From assisting natural gas and electric utility customers in paying higher-than-usual energy bills, to decorating Ronald McDonald Houses for the holiday season, the energy industry has once again stepped up to the plate to spread cheer this holiday season.
Residents with new homes in 2023 in Marin County, CA will do their cooking with electric appliances after the Board of Supervisors in November voted to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings.
PJM Interconnection LLC, which serves 65 million across the Mid-Atlantic, said it is armed to combat winter, with adequate fuel and energy supplies to meet a forecast peak demand of about 137 GW.
Major utilities across the United States are paying more for natural gas-fired generation, and they are passing the higher cost on to consumers.
California’s Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) reported increased natural gas revenues and progress with wildfire prevention and gas infrastructure goals as its management touts a new direction for the company.