The Economic Costs of “Too Little Deregulation”
Although retail energy markets are imperfect, regulations aimed at improving market performance more often make things worse. The costs of imperfect regulation must be…
News Stories: Gas
February 2, 2026
January 30, 2026
OH – Rate Change Alert – Columbia Gas of Ohio
Rate change alert Price as of January 30, 2026 through March 1, 2026 Below is the standard choice offer (SCO) for residential Columbia Gas of Ohio customers. This price…
PA – PA PUC: Base Rate Case of UGI GAS at R-2025-3059523
Please be aware that UGI GAS has filed a base rate case that has been docketed at R-2025-3059523: Link to Docket: https://www.puc.pa.gov/docket/R-2025-3059523 UGI GAS…
January 29, 2026
National Fuel Gas Files a Petition Seeking a 19.7M Rate Increase
National Fuel Gas has filed a base rate case with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission. In the natural gas utility’s cover letter, the gas utility indicates that…
January 28, 2026
OnSite Partners Files Electric and Broker Licenses
OnSite Partners, LLC filed an application for an electric broker license and an application for a gas broker license with the District of Columbia’s Public…
January 26, 2026
Utilities File Proposed Winter Relief Discount Plans for Residential Customers
On January 23rd a joint utilities letter was sent to the Massachusetts DPU stating that in response the Healey-Driscoll Administration request that “we are proposing a…
January 23, 2026
Day Two New Governor Issues Executive Order Instituting Rulemaking Freeze
In a press release press release the governor signs Executive Order No. 7 instituting a 90-day pause on the proposal and adoption of new rules and regulations. Any rules…
PUC Seeks Further Comments On Utilities’ POR Rate Calculation Responses
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia filed a request for comments on Washington Gas Light’s and Pepco’s comments filed in response to the…
January 22, 2026
PSC Approves ConEd’s Rate Case Joint Proposal That Includes Resolution of Several ESCO Voiced Concerns
The New York Public Service Commission issues an order adopting the terms of a joint proposal (JP) establishing electric and gas rate plan thereby dramatically reducing…
Day One New Governor Issues Executive Orders Aimed At Energy IndustryFreezes Rates, Accelerates Solar, Storage & Virtual Power Plants
In a press release the governor’s offices announces that on day one New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two executive orders aimed at the energy industry.…
