Amended Maine Bill Would Require Utilities to Participate in RTO
Updates on House Bill LD2038 (Kessler) is an amended bill that would require Maine transmission and distribution utilities to participate in a regional transmission…
News Stories: Legislation
March 31, 2026
March 27, 2026
Another Data Center Bill Inches Forward
On March 24, 2026 HB1834 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 104-96 to approve would create the state’s first-ever regulatory framework for data centers.…
Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plant Bills to Watch
Several state lawmakers are considering energy storage related bills that among other things would require the regulators and electric utilities to develop virtual power…
Petition for a Constitutional Amendment on the ‘Prohibition of Construction of a Data Center’ is filed by the Ohio Attorney General
On March 26th Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced in a press release that his office is advancing a petition for a constitutional amendment to prohibit the…
March 26, 2026
AI Regulations Must be Pro-innovation, Pro-consumer and Pro-safety
To maximize the benefits of innovation, we must ensure that complex, fast-moving technologies can be treated flexibly, bending to them as they evolve. It is critical to…
Jenifer French, Chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio provides testimony at the Ohio Senate Energy Committee
On March 24th on the topic of data centers Frank testified that in 2024, AEP Ohio reported that load growth caused by data center demand was projected to double in…
March 25, 2026
Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation to Accelerate Clean Energy Progress and Expand Energy Storage
A4529/S3819 modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) incentive program. The…
March 23, 2026
Legislation We are Watching
By state law, Virginia Gov. Spanberger must act on the HB892 bill and HB590 by April 13, 2026. As reported previously on March 14th the Conference report with substitute…
Maine Gov Janet Mills Signs New Energy Law
In Maine, LD 2153 was signed into law. The companion bill is HP 1442. This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governors Energy Office to the Department of…
New Law Allows Alternative Rate Plans for Certain Natural Gas Companies
As Enrolled, SB103 bill allows alternative rate plans aimed primarily at gas utilities. Among other things this bill addresses forecasted test periods and creates…
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