Kern River Pipeline

Statement Regarding Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s Termination of Acquisition of Dominion Energy, Inc.’s Questar Pipeline in Central Utah

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

In response to the announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Energy Companys Kern River Gas Transmission Pipeline has terminated its acquisition of rival Dominion Energy, Inc.s Questar Pipeline, the FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly Vedova issued this statement:

Key Points: 
  • In response to the announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Energy Companys Kern River Gas Transmission Pipeline has terminated its acquisition of rival Dominion Energy, Inc.s Questar Pipeline, the FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly Vedova issued this statement:

    Yesterday, following an investigation by FTC staff with the Utah Attorney Generals Office, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Dominion Energy abandoned the planned $1.7 billion sale of the Questar Pipeline.

  • Only two pipelines bring natural gas from the Rocky Mountain production basins to serve central Utah: Berkshires Kern River Pipeline and Dominions Questar Pipeline.
  • This competition historically has enabled Utah customers to obtain lower transportation rates and better terms of service.
  • Questar Pipeline attempted to purchase a 50% share in the Kern River Pipeline but the parties abandoned those plans shortly after the Commissions suit.

Statement Regarding Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s Termination of Acquisition of Dominion Energy, Inc.’s Questar Pipeline in Central Utah

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

In response to the announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Energy Companys Kern River Gas Transmission Pipeline has terminated its acquisition of rival Dominion Energy, Inc.s Questar Pipeline, the FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly Vedova issued this statement:

Key Points: 
  • In response to the announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Energy Companys Kern River Gas Transmission Pipeline has terminated its acquisition of rival Dominion Energy, Inc.s Questar Pipeline, the FTC Bureau of Competition Acting Director Holly Vedova issued this statement:

    Yesterday, following an investigation by FTC staff with the Utah Attorney Generals Office, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Dominion Energy abandoned the planned $1.7 billion sale of the Questar Pipeline.

  • Only two pipelines bring natural gas from the Rocky Mountain production basins to serve central Utah: Berkshires Kern River Pipeline and Dominions Questar Pipeline.
  • This competition historically has enabled Utah customers to obtain lower transportation rates and better terms of service.
  • Questar Pipeline attempted to purchase a 50% share in the Kern River Pipeline but the parties abandoned those plans shortly after the Commissions suit.

Cox Communications’ Onsite Solar and Battery Energy System Goes Live in San Diego

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005692/en/
    Cox Communications' onsite solar and battery energy storage, designed and built by PowerFlex, goes live at their San Diego corporate office.
  • Cox Communications new energy system installation is a perfect example of the transition to our clean energy future.
  • The integrated solar and battery energy storage system will employ EDFs Energy Management System (EMS) using real-time data to perfectly orchestrate all components of the system for optimal results.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.