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CNG and SCG customers could see bills go up if rate increase is approved
Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) customers could see an increase in their gas bill if a proposed rate hike is approved. CNG and SCG, two of United Illuminating’s natural gas subsidiaries, have filed applications with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to request a distribution revenue increase of 9% and 19%, respectively. According to UI, CNG…
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Russia Calls for UN Investigation of Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Blasts, Alleges US Sabotage
Russia told the U.N. Security Council that Moscow has “no trust” in the investigations being carried out by Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, but “fully trusts” the U.N. to establish an independent investigation.
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Are Gas Stoves Getting Banned? What You Need to Know About the ‘Hidden Hazard'
Could your days cooking over an open flame be numbered? The debate over gas stoves is heating up in kitchens across the country amid mounting evidence of potential hidden health hazards — including a link to childhood asthma.
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Leak at Western Pennsylvania Gas Storage Well Spewing Methane
A vent at an underground natural gas storage well in Western Pennsylvania has been spewing massive amounts of planet-warming methane into the atmosphere for more than 11 days and attempts to plug the leak have thus far failed.
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Major Pipeline From Russia to Europe Restarts, But Not Near Full Capacity
The operator of a major pipeline from Russia to Europe says natural gas has started flowing again after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance.
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How the War in Ukraine Could Impact College Tuition
You’re probably seeing some of the highest energy bills you’ve seen in years, and if you’re a college student, or thinking about going to college, soaring energy prices may impact you in more ways than you’d like. In the U.S., the cost of natural gas was 24 percent higher in February 2022 than it was in February 2021. And...
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What's the Connection Between Surfing, Student Loans, and Grocery Bags?
Is there any connection between surfing, student loans and grocery bags? NBC San Diego’s Dana Williams tries to find out in this episode of Connect the Dots.
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Ellington Farm to Convert Manure Into Natural Gas
Oakridge Dairy Farm in Ellington is the first farm in Connecticut to install a methane digester, which converts manure into natural gas – but how will it work? “Methane Digester is really just a big giant tank. We’re trying to replicate the cow’s stomach to get the remainder of energy she ate and turn it into a gas” said...