Client: Utah Clean Energy (UCE) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Author: Elizabeth A Stanton, PhD
October 2026
On behalf of Utah Clean Energy (UCE) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Principal Economist Elizabeth A. Stanton, PhD prepared expert testimony before the Public Service Commission of Utah in response to the Application filed in Docket No. 26-057-16 by Enbridge Gas Utah seeking approval to include properties associated with the Piceance Development (“Piceance III Properties”) as Wexpro II properties pursuant to the Wexpro II Agreement. Dr. Stanton’s testimony raises concerns about the Company’s planned gas purchases associated with the proposed Piceance III acquisition, including the risks associated with production volumes significantly exceeding existing transportation capacity and selling excess gas through off-system sales, which exposes Enbridge customers to serious risks including market volatility and potential negative cost impacts. Dr. Stanton urges the Commission to require a thorough analysis of customer costs and benefits, more detailed load forecasting, and an extended procedural schedule to allow sufficient time for discovery and independent expert review.