A regulatory battle over the subterranean network of century-old gas pipes buried beneath the streets of Chicago is entering the final rounds, with billions of dollars, safety concerns and the future of the city’s energy infrastructure riding on the outcome. Filings last week in the ongoing Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into the paused Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program heated up arguments over the scope of the massive undertaking, ranging from just repairing leaks to upgrading the whole system. The ICC put the slow-moving pipeline replacement program on hold last fall, with a decision on its future expected after the investigation wraps up in January. Consumer groups have long argued that the utility should focus on repairing and replacing the most vulnerable leak-prone pipes, while Peoples has been looking to replace 2,000 miles of aging iron pipes and upgrade from a low- to a medium-pressure gas system.
Regulators In Final Months Of Hearings Over How To Deal With 2,000 Miles Of Aging Gas Pipes Under Chicago
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune: Business
Thu, 08/29/2024 - 3:00am
Topics: filings illinois commerce commission the icc january consumer brett seagle upgrading bill mastoris june mastoris milwaukee-based wec energy group torrence hinton firstenergy launched safety formerly system modernization program november president barack obama u.s san bruno california abe scarr illinois pirg the illinois peoples gas peoples gas commission peoples peoples gas icc i seagle the peoples wec energy group chicago scarr scarr pirg i final gas pipes miles of aging pipeline replacement years upgrade complete testimony cost filed projected utility future replacing pressure investigation billion engineer staff company systemwide significant continuing advocates infrastructure week paused rate city repairing hold argued medium-pressure focus leak-prone case account time large originally customers approach million billions
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