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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is being asked to expedite the reissuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company to construct and operate the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, a natural gas project.
The April 29 storm that resulted in power outages to more than half of City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., customers has been confirmed as the most destructive weather event to impact the system since the historic ice storm of 2007. Around 62,000 customers experienced power outages due to widespread
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impacts for Holtec’s request to return the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan to an operational status. The report contains the NRC staff’s evaluation and conclusion that there are no
Nebraska public power utility Dawson Public Power District successfully hosted its annual Utility Line Camp, welcoming 15 regional high school students for an immersive, hands-on experience in the utility line trade, it said on May 29.
The North Carolina public power cities of High Point, Lumberton, Morganton, and Washington received $10,000 each from ElectriCities of North Carolina's Downtown Revitalization Grant program, ElectriCities said on May 29.
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that imposes greater penalties for assaults against electric utility workers.
The Kerrville Public Utility Board recently announced new details regarding its planned natural gas-fired power generation facility.
Marshall, Minnesota, city officials, community leaders and project partners gathered on May 20 to celebrate the official dedication of the Marshall Solar Plus project -- a 10-megawatt solar energy and 5-MW battery storage facility developed to support regional reliability and clean energy goals.