Retail natural gas rates in Washington state are decreasing at two of the state’s major utility distribution companies, following actions Thursday by state regulators. Two other gas providers will have slight increases.
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Antero, TGP Pushing FERC For Lower Fuel Rates on Broad Run Expansion
Antero Resources Corp. has filed at FERC to intervene in Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC’s request for a rehearing of the Commission’s order authorizing the construction and operation of the Broad Run Expansion Project, arguing in support of the lower fuel rates TGP has proposed.

West Virginia NatGas Bills Expected to Decline Again This Winter
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia said this month that it again expects lower gas bills for two-thirds of the state’s residents during the upcoming winter heating season.

CPUC Staff Slashes PG&E Gas Pipeline/Storage Rate Request
California regulatory staff last week issued proposed and alternate decisions that nearly cut in half a $1 billion-plus natural gas transmission pipeline and storage system rate increase request by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E).

CPUC Staff Slashes PG&E Gas Pipeline/Storage Rate Request
California regulatory staff last week issued proposed and alternate decisions that nearly cut in half a $1 billion-plus natural gas transmission pipeline and storage system rate increase request by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E).
Brief — Xcel Energy
Retail natural gas utility charges in Colorado would decline 9-10% beginning April 1 under a proposal by
Pennsylvania PUC to Explore Different NatGas/Electric Utility Rate Structures
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a hearing in March to gather information on alternative ratemaking methodologies for the state’s natural gas and electric utilities as it explores better ways to promote energy efficiency and conservation programs.
Pacific Northwest Awash in Low-Priced Natural Gas
The shale boom that has provided the Pacific Northwest region stocked with natural gas at consistently affordable prices, the Northwest Gas Association (NWGA) said in its latest newsletter.
West Virginia NatGas Bills to Be Lower This Winter
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia expects the state’s consumers to pay less this winter for natural gas after reviewing purchased natural gas cost adjustment requests from leading utilities.
First-Mover Advantage Still Key in U.S. Onshore Services Sector
The U.S. onshore oilfield sector was the first to adopt technological advances, an advantage that remains important today for the supply/demand dynamics of domestic operators, Fitch Ratings analysts said Thursday.