More information about ECMC's UNGS Rulemaking
Background
SB23-285 expanded the regulatory authority of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission to include Underground Natural Gas Storage. Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) involves the temporary storage of natural gas in a subsurface formation to allow for dispatchable gas to generate power when needed. UNGS can be used to help generate energy during periods of high demand. The ECMC will be initiating a rulemaking in 2025 to establish state regulations for UNGS. These rules will serve as a foundation for pursuing regulatory authority from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Opportunities for Public Participation and Input:
- Provide information regarding UNGS technologies here.
- Public comment opportunities will be forthcoming once draft UNGS strawdawg rules are released, anticipated in 2025
Rulemaking Timeline
- Initial strawdawg rules are anticipated to be released in 2025, with rulemaking commencing in 2025
Link to Documents
Video Recordings
- All of ECMC’s public hearings and listening sessions are recorded and posted on our YouTube channel.