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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March 23, 2026
March 10, 2026
Governor Ayotte Signs Bill into Law
In a press release the New Hampshire’s Governor’s Office announces that the Governor has signed HB266 relative to structural changes to the Department of Energy. Among…
January 9, 2026
Governor Signs “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act”
In a press release the Governor’s office announces that on January 8, 2026 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA),…
January 8, 2026
Governor Signs Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signs SB0025 the “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.” The law is now codified as Public Act 104-0458, which among other things…
December 19, 2025
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…
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,…
