Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) plans to provide renewable natural gas (RNG) at each of its 25 utility-owned natural gas vehicle (NGV) fueling stations in its service territory in the southern half of California, and an additional six stations in San Diego County. The move follows approval by state regulators for a pilot program to purchase RNG and capture additional environmental credits. SoCalGas has issued a request for offer and expects to complete RNG gas purchase agreements for supplies of biomethane from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, food processors and dairies.

Xcel Energy’s Colorado utility customers will see lower natural gas bills beginning in 4Q2018 from a year ago while electricity bills will stay essentially flat, according to a filing to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Typical residential rates will decline by an estimated 5.9% while small business customers will see a 7.4% cut. On the electric side, residential and small business rates are to increase about 10% from their current levels, but compared with 4Q2017, they would be about the same.