Utilities

Can Chapter 14 Reauthorization Protect Low-Income Utility Customers?
Public Services & Infrastructure Can Chapter 14 Reauthorization Protect Low-Income Utility Customers?

The Pennsylvania Senate is once again focusing on the reauthorization and potential amendment of Chapter 14, a law initially designed to protect low-income utility customers from having their services disconnected during the winter months. This law, which had lapsed in December 2024, provided

Minnesota Lobbying in 2023: Xcel Energy Leads $18.9M Spending
Public Services & Infrastructure Minnesota Lobbying in 2023: Xcel Energy Leads $18.9M Spending

In 2023, lobbyists and lobbying organizations in Minnesota spent a staggering $18.9 million to influence state politics, reflecting the intensely competitive nature of the state's legislative environment. Topping the list was Xcel Energy, which shelled out an impressive $1.4 million, securing

Building Resilient Supply Chains for Utilities Amid Climate Change
Public Services & Infrastructure Building Resilient Supply Chains for Utilities Amid Climate Change

In today's era of increasing climate unpredictability, utility companies face heightened challenges in maintaining robust supply chains. The necessity for resilience is paramount as extreme weather events and shifting environmental patterns have amplified risks such as hurricanes, floods,

Can Microgrids Solve California's EV Truck Charging Challenges?
Public Services & Infrastructure Can Microgrids Solve California's EV Truck Charging Challenges?

California is at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, particularly in the trucking sector, but the state's utility grid is struggling to meet the rising power demands of EV truck charging depots. As the number of electric trucks on the road continues to grow, this challenge

How Will Constellation's Acquisition Shape the US Clean Energy Sector?
Public Services & Infrastructure How Will Constellation's Acquisition Shape the US Clean Energy Sector?

The recent acquisition of Calpine Corporation by Constellation Energy Corporation marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the US clean energy sector with its staggering $16.4 billion value, creating the largest low-emission power generation company in the nation. This acquisition not only

SCE Under Investigation for Possible Role in Hurst Fire in Los Angeles
Public Services & Infrastructure SCE Under Investigation for Possible Role in Hurst Fire in Los Angeles

Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently being investigated by fire agencies for the potential involvement of its equipment in the Hurst Fire, which recently ravaged parts of Los Angeles County. On January 12, 2025, SCE released a press statement and incident report, stating that it remains

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