New Deceptive Practices Act Signed Into Law Also Covers Small Businesses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S8416 into law the “Fostering Affordability and Integrity Through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act.” The new…
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December 19, 2025
Gov Signs Side-by-side Bill Comparison Of Supplier Prices Against Utility Default Service
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S3876 that requires the Energy Service Company (ESCO) to include on the first page of the customer’s bill a…
September 30, 2025
Commission Files Notice Of Dispatchable Generation And Large Capacity Energy Resource Solicitation And Convening A Public Conference
From the Maryland Public Service Commission’s Notice: [ *** ] The Next Generation Energy Act (SB 937/HB 1035) signed into law by Governor Wes Moore on May 20,…
August 22, 2025
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Address Regional Energy Cost Crisis
In a press release New Jersey Governor Murphy signed into law SR154 and AB5463. Among other things, the new law “directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to open…
August 8, 2025
Law reminder – New Net Metering Law Becomes Effective In September 2025
As reported previously, Gov. Mills signed a new net metering bill in the State of Maine. The new law goes into effect beginning September 23, 2025. House Bill LD1777…
July 28, 2025
New Law Prohibits Electric Utilities From Using Ratepayer Funds For Lobbying Initiatives
Gov. Meyer signed SB60 that among other things prohibits the utilities from using customer funds to subsidize unregulated activities such as, lobbying activities,…
July 24, 2025
New Law Allows Utility Discounted Rates For Low Income Customers
HB 116 was approved by the Governor on July 25, 2025. From Summary: This Act provides the Public Service Commission with the flexibility to consider and approve a…
July 17, 2025
HB 15 Rulemaking Roundup
New Dockets Initiated To Implement New Law Going Into Effect In August The Ohio Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has initiated several rulemakings to implement…
July 16, 2025
Governor Signs Energy Storage Law
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 a new energy storage into law. This law became effective upon signing. See text of new storage bill:…
June 25, 2025
Law Passed Restricting Agency Head Employment
Bill became law without Gov. Mills’ signature. The bill becomes effective 23, 2025. The new law is entitled An Act Related to the Work of the Public Advocate and a…
