Mon., July 1, 2013 7:00am
Utility Wants $275M For Pipeline Replacement
A natural gas distributor is seeking $275 million from its customers to replace aging plastic pipelines. AGL Resources says the program is necessary to replace plastic pipelines installed from about 1965 to 1983. Utility officials say surveys show those pipes are leaking, though not at rates that immediately threaten the public.
Tue., December 6, 2011 3:55pm
$10 Million Paying For Home Heating
The state Public Service Commission has approved spending $10 million to help low-income residents pay their heating bills. The money comes from a fund Atlanta Gas Light uses to extend pipelines to where homes and businesses are being built. The PSC asked AGL to curb its 2012 project requests to make the heating assistance available.
Tue., November 1, 2011 12:12pm
Expect More Natural Gas Stations
Atlanta Gas Light got the go-ahead Tuesday from the Public Service Commission to build a network of compressed natural gas stations. They’ll begin in metro Atlanta, with hopes for expansion elsewhere across Georgia. Atlanta Gas Light is set to begin construction on the stations by late 2012.
Sun., May 22, 2011 11:00pm
Proposal Would Add Natural Gas Stations
State officials are considering a proposal that could open more natural gas refueling stations on Georgia's highways. Atlanta Gas Light has asked the state Public Service Commission to tap into a government fund to help pay for ten to 12 new stations. But they wouldn't be for the general public.
Mon., March 7, 2011 7:44pm
LNG Options Limited For Savannah
Savannah city officials didn't get the answers they wanted at a public hearing on a proposal to truck liquified natural gas through the city. It was the second meeting in three months on a plan that could send up to 58 trucks a day loaded with hazardous LNG through city neighborhoods.
Tue., November 2, 2010 5:19am
Voters go to the polls to decide who will fill some of the state’s most powerful posts, including the governor’s office, and a seat in the US senate. Georgians will also decide on a race that seems to be off most people’s radar- the Public Service Commission- and the post has a lot of influence over a basic need of everyone- energy.
Tue., October 26, 2010 11:30am
The Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for Atlanta Gas Light customers today. But it’s less than what the company asked for.
Tue., October 12, 2010 11:35am
In the spring, AGL had requested a $54 million increase, but now it’s asking the Public Service Commission to raise customer rates $48 million.
Wed., August 4, 2010 12:59pm
PSC To Hold Hearings Over Rate Hike Requests
The Public Service Commission wants to know what people think about Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light’s recent rate hike requests. They’re holding public hearings in Macon, Savannah, Rome and Atlanta over the next few months.
Thu., July 22, 2010 4:28am
Possible Recount In Dem Labor Commissioner Race
A close race in the Democratic primary for state labor commissioner could end in a recount.