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PUC sends Public Service’s Mountain Energy Project to hearing, names Commissioner Gilman hearing commissioner
Summary
The commission set Public Service’s Mountain Energy Project for hearing, referred the case to Commissioner Gilman as hearing commissioner to draft an initial decision, and asked parties to address cost allocation and alternatives including non‑pipeline options, CNG/LNG and beneficial electrification.
The Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 26 set Public Service Company of Colorado’s Mountain Energy Project application for hearing and referred the matter to Commissioner Gilman as hearing commissioner. The company proposes a suite of measures to address supply constraints in its Eastern Mountain Gas System, including demand‑side management (DSM), targeted beneficial electrification (BE), and supplemental compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply facilities; Public Service estimated the total program cost at about $155.3 million and said the project directly affects service to roughly 33,500 customers in mountain communities.
Commissioner Gilman agreed to serve as hearing commissioner and to draft an initial commission decision for later deliberation by the full commission. Staff, the…
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