California
(The Center Square) - The California Energy Commission has approved first-in-the-nation efficiency standards for replacement tires on passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks.
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Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. — As families continue to manage high energy costs, SWEPCO reminds customers about a federal assistance program that may help eligible households pay their utility bills.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LIHEAP, is designed to help income-qualified families offset home energy expenses.“LIHEAP is a federal program. It stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,” a SWEPCO representative said. “It's just one of the ways that SWEPCO wants to make sure our customers know that we're here to help and help them access programs that can help them with their bills.”Customers can learn more and find application information by visiting swepco.com/billhelp. The website provides links to program details for Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas residents.Officials note that LIHEAP is funded through federal grants and is available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available. Eligibility is based on income, and application periods may vary by state.Customers who believe they may qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
States Newsroom
Minnkota Power Cooperative is hoping to revive its stalled carbon capture project by adding a business partner and the possibility of using CO2 to produce more oil in North Dakota. Grand Forks-based Minnkota has for years been seeking to capture carbon at its coal-fired power plant near Center for what it calls Project Tundra. Minnkota […]
Ellensburg
The Pacific Northwest will need a massive buildout of new energy infrastructure over the next six years to meet rising electricity demand, according to a draft regional power plan released Thursday.
States Newsroom
The Pacific Northwest will need a massive buildout of new energy infrastructure over the next six years to meet rising electricity demand, according to a draft regional power plan released Thursday. Implementing the plan will cost the Pacific Northwest approximately $2.3 billion. And the rate of building will need to quicken to make it happen […]
Virginia
Every four years, Virginia law requires the governor’s administration to develop a new energy plan outlining the commonwealth’s energy needs and how the state intends to meet its power generation goals. Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery and Department of Energy representatives have been hosting invite-only stakeholder meetings across […]
Ohio
(The Center Square) – Gas prices in Ohio are up 79 cents a gallon from this time a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association
Arizona
(The Center Square) - The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously voted to repeal mandates that allowed affluent ratepayers to be subsidized by low-income ratepayers.
Missoula
The news that solar power recently overtook coal generation in the United States has been treated by some as a turning point worth celebrating. But before policymakers and grid planners draw the wrong conclusion, they should pause.
