Policy
Grain Belt Express Clean Line files appellate briefs in Missouri court regarding commission order
A commission spokesperson on Nov. 30 told TransmissionHub that the commission does not comment on pending litigation.
Month: November 2017
Policy
Virginia SCC: Fair ROE for Dominion Energy Virginia is 9.2%
As noted in the Nov. 29 final order, Dominion Energy Virginia in late March filed with the SCC an application for the determination of the fair ROE to be applied to its rate adjustment clauses for the next two years.
Planning
South Dakota regulators grant request to withdraw application regarding 230-kV line
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, in a Nov. 21 order, granted Crowned Ridge Wind LLC’s request for consent to withdraw an application for a facilities permit to build a 230-kV transmission line and associated facilities.
Policy
Texas regulatory staff recommend approval of 115-kV line
Southwestern Public Service’s application to amend its certificate of convenience and necessity to build the Mustang to Shell CO2 Project is complete and meets all applicable statutory criteria and filing requirements, staff said.
Planning
Appalachian Power to host open house for rebuild project on Nov. 29 in West Virginia
Construction on the project is expected to begin in fall 2018, and to be complete by the end of 2020, the company noted.
Operations
Article VII application for Vermont Green Line withdrawn in New York
A National Grid spokesperson told TransmissionHub that during the permitting process, Vermont Green Line identified stakeholder concerns that cannot be resolved in a timeframe that aligns with the company’s planned permitting schedules.
Projects
PPL Electric Utilities seeks approval for rebuild project in Pennsylvania
Subject to state regulatory approval, construction is scheduled to begin in May 2018, to support the proposed project’s in-service date of March 2019, the company said on Nov. 27.
Operations
Empire State Connector begins open solicitation process for parties to reserve space on 265-mile line
An Article VII application with the New York State Public Service Commission is expected to be filed by year end, according to the site.
Operations
Kentucky Power: Settlement agreement reached in Kentucky regarding base rate review
The settlement decreases the company’s revenue requirement request by $28.6m to an overall total increase of $34.7m, the company said, adding that in its original request filed in June, it had requested $69.6m, which was reduced to $63.3m after the successful refinancing of some long-term debts.
Planning
Great Plains Energy and Westar Energy shareholders approve merger at special shareholder meetings
Kansas City, Mo. & Topeka, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2017) Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) and Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), the parent company of Kansas City Power & Light (“KCP&L”), today announced at their […]