State utility commissions are being asked to make decisions today that will shape the future of the natural gas system for decades to come. As states adopt clean energy and climate goals and advance policies to reduce gas use, regulators must weigh how to maintain safe, reliable gas service while protecting customers from financial risk in a system that may shrink over time. Continue reading »
On October 28, 2024, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MN PUC) approved a new framework that requires the state’s three largest gas utilities to conduct long-term planning with public participation and commission approval. The approved framework adds to Minnesota’s status as a state that is leading the effort in in making gas utility system planning more robust and transparent. Continue reading »
