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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Portland General Electric Seeks 7.4% Rate Increase for 2025

Portland General Electric has requested a rate review with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, seeking a 7.4% rate increase in 2025 to fund investments in battery storage and infrastructure improvements. This comes after recent rate hikes, totaling over 42% since 2021. Customers are feeling the financial strain, with rising utility costs adding to existing financial pressures. The utility company serves over 930,000 customers in Oregon, and while it offers rebates and incentives for energy efficiency, the proposed rate increase has sparked concerns about affordability.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#business #energy-efficiency #infrastructure-improvements

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Building a Resilient Future: Colorado River Conference Focuses on Tribal Inclusion and Water Security"

The Colorado River is facing one of the worst megadroughts in 1,200 years, with record-low water levels threatening essential water supplies across nine states in the US and Mexico. The Biden administration has taken steps to address this crisis, including deploying billions of dollars in funding for water infrastructure improvements and conservation efforts. Short-term measures have helped stave off immediate system crashes, while long-term plans are being developed to enhance system efficiency and sustainability. Collaborative efforts have already conserved more water in Lake Mead this year than in the past 30 years. The next iteration of guidelines and strategies governing the Colorado River will be developed collaboratively and transparently, with input from states, tribes, and other stakeholders. Protecting the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River is crucial for the entire country, as it supports agriculture, businesses, renewable energy, and climate resiliency.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|

#biden-administration #colorado-river #drought-crisis

transportation2 years ago•5 min saved

Amtrak's Acela trains plagued by delays, cost overruns, and federal standards issues

Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains may face further delays due to regulatory problems and defects, according to a report by Amtrak's inspector general. The report highlighted issues such as water drainage problems causing corrosion and spontaneously shattered windows. The new trains were originally scheduled for service in 2021 but have encountered multiple challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The delays are disappointing for passengers eagerly awaiting the improved train sets, which could reach speeds of 160 mph. The report raises doubts about the project's timeline and final cost, leading to potential higher maintenance costs for the aging fleet.

via The Points Guy|

#acela-trains #amtrak #delays

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Consumers Energy Granted $95M Rate Hike for Natural Gas Customers

Consumers Energy has been granted approval to raise its rates by $95 million, starting from October 1st. The increase will fund infrastructure improvements, technology investments, operational efficiency, and higher financing costs. The company plans to allocate the funds towards its Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Program, reducing methane emissions, and making the natural gas system safer, more reliable, affordable, and cleaner. This rate increase follows a previous approval of a $170 million increase in July last year.

via WOODTV.com|

#consumers-energy #energy #infrastructure-improvements

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Customers Demand Progress from MLGW Amid Frustration

Frustrated MLGW customers in Memphis are demanding progress after experiencing frequent power outages, with the latest outage leaving thousands without power for several hours. MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen acknowledged the need for infrastructure improvements and reducing the number of customers on each line. However, residents are growing increasingly frustrated and want to see tangible results soon, as power outages have become more frequent and disruptive.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

#frustration #infrastructure-improvements #local-news

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

Rockford's New Metra Line: Your Ultimate Guide to Chicago Travel

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced a deal with Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad to restore passenger rail service between Rockford and Chicago by late 2027. The trip from Rockford to Chicago is expected to take about 95 minutes on a nonstop express train. Roundtrip trains will operate twice a day, and ticket prices are yet to be determined. New train stations will be built in Belvidere and Rockford, and extensive improvements to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will be funded by $275 million from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

via Rockford Register Star|

#chicago #infrastructure-improvements #metra

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

MTA announces toll tweaks and discounts for NYC congestion pricing.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has committed to funding at least $200 million in toll discounts, health programs, and infrastructure improvements to compensate neighborhoods and industries affected by the state's proposed toll to drive into Lower and Midtown Manhattan. The MTA is depending on the congestion charge to generate enough money to finance $15 billion of the MTA's budget for upgrades and major repairs. The program will make a dent in Manhattan's perpetual traffic jams by cutting the number of cars heading into the business district by as much as 20 percent. The revised program offers a number of concessions aimed at answering some of the criticism levied against congestion pricing, including toll discounts for lower-income commuters, pollution measures, and infrastructure improvements.

via New York Post |

#congestion-pricing #infrastructure-improvements #mta