Commission Initiates Data Access Rulemaking
On August 19, 2026 the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued an order finding that “the present proceeding be initiated to develop rules on utility data access…
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August 21, 2026
June 1, 2026
Utility Files Detail Re: Governance of Data Access and Performance Data Availability
On May 29, 2026 SMECO filed a response to the Maryland PSC’s order that directed SMECO to provide additional information describing the governance of data access,…
April 14, 2026
Competitive Electricity Is Failing? Look at Texas.
What if the biggest criticism of competitive electricity markets is based on the wrong metric? For years, the debate has centered on a single question: Are customers…
March 25, 2026
NYSERDA Seeks Extension to File Phase 2 IEDR Status and Summary Report
NYSERDA filed a request for extension of time to file the Integrated Energy Data Resource (IEDR) Phase 2 Status and Summary Report (which was due April 1st 2026) as was…
March 10, 2026
The Untold Story of Competitive Energy Markets: Why the Commercial Market Thrived While Residential Lagged
The debate over competitive electricity markets often focuses on one statistic: how many residential customers have switched suppliers. In many states, the answer is…
March 2, 2026
Massachusetts Data-sharing May Occur in 2026
The large electricity distribution companies in Massachusetts are expected to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to build and manage a data repository of customers for…
February 11, 2026
Bill Repealing Multi-use Energy Data Platform Passes Both Houses
HB723-FN in New Hampshire has passed both houses and heads to Governor for signature or repeal. As reported previously, the bill if approved would repeal all statutes…
February 3, 2026
Update: Strategic Use of Energy Related Data
Staff at the New York Public Service Commission must file a proposal to modify data access requirements by February 17, 2026. The utilities filed their Q4 2025 IDER…
January 2, 2026
Electric Utility Files AMI Benefit Implementation Plan
On January 30, 2026, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (together, the Companies) submitted its…
March 11, 2025
Commission Order Limits Utility’s Sharing Of Customer Billing Information
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utility (DPU) issued an order granting in part and denying in part distribution companies’ joint motion for authorization to share…
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