U.S. Grid Held During 2026 Arctic Cold, but Reliability Work Remains
A FERC-NERC review says the U.S. bulk grid avoided major disruptions during early-2026 cold, while gas supply, forecasting and coordination risks remain.
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Natural Gas Storage Is High. Will That Lower Heating Bills?
EIA expects U.S. natural-gas storage to reach its highest level heading into winter since 2016, but local bills still depend on weather, usage and utility rates.
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IEA Forecasts Global Gas-Demand Decline After Hormuz LNG Shock
The International Energy Agency says the Middle East conflict disrupted a route that previously carried almost one-fifth of global LNG supply, pushing up prices and delaying an expected easing of gas markets.
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D.C. Attorney General Urges Regulators to Reject Washington Gas Pipeline Plan
The D.C. Public Service Commission is weighing whether to retain, modify or reject Washington Gas’s pipeline-replacement plan after a July 27-28 evidentiary hearing. The dispute could affect future gas bills, neighborhood construction and the District’s long-term gas planning.
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Maryland regulators approve smaller Washington Gas rate increase, adding about $4 a month
Washington Gas customers in six Maryland counties will pay more under rates effective July 27, but the Maryland PSC approved $38.1 million—less than half the utility’s original request.
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New Mexico Land Commissioner Rejects Project Jupiter Pipeline Route on State Trust Land
New Mexico rejected Energy Transfer’s request to use state trust land for a Project Jupiter pipeline segment and meter station. A separate air-quality hearing is set for Oct. 19.
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PHMSA advisory bulletin targets DIMP risk evaluations—July 13 guidance
PHMSA’s July 13, 2026 advisory bulletin (Federal Register 2026-14071) urges gas distributors to tighten DIMP risk evaluations for threats and leaks.
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Twinsburg City Council agenda: 2027 budget, gas opt-out, and home-sale rules
Twinsburg OH – A revised July 14, 2026 council agenda includes proposed ordinances on the 2027 tax budget, natural gas opt-out renewal, and home-sale fees.
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Owingsville Delta gas franchise: 3% fee, non-exclusive, Sept. 1, 2026 start
Owingsville KY – The city adopted a natural-gas franchise ordinance, and a signed Delta agreement sets a Sept. 1, 2026 start with a 3% fee.
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North East Heat & Light dissolution notice: National Fuel takeover explained
North East PA – A July 6 notice says North East Heat and Light is being dissolved as National Fuel takes over. Here’s what customers should watch next.