Electric Utility Files Proposed Increase in DCRF
On July 17, 2026, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC applied at the Texas PUC for an increase in its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF). In its filing…
News Stories: Utility
July 20, 2026
Parties Filed Reply Comments in PUC’s Proposed DER Rulemaking
State Representative Ben Waxman urged the Pennsylvania PUC to adopt stronger final rules for distributed energy resource aggregations, arguing they can increase customer…
Memo Recommends Utility Should Proceed with Green Button Connect Implementation Plan
On July 16, 2026, the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers issued a memorandum recommending that the Rhode Island PUC direct Rhode Island Energy to…
July 18, 2026
More Parties File Comments on Utility’s Corporate Separation Rules
Additional parties filed reply comments on the proposed modifications in Ohio Adm. Code Chapter 4901: 1-37 addressing corporate separate rules. NOPEC supports the…
July 17, 2026
Modernizing New Jersey’s Electric Utility Business Model is Published
On July 17, 2026 the New Jersey BPU published an expert study examining New Jersey’s electric utility model, marking an important milestone in the Board’s effort to…
POR Technical Conference Scheduled
District of Columbia PSC has scheduled a virtual technical conference for Thursday, July 23, 2026, related to cases to evaluate the feasibility of including an…
PSC Initiates Proceeding to Examine Utilities’ Estimated Billing Practices
On July 16, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an Order Instituting Proceeding to review the practices and procedures associated with…
PSC Hits Five Utilities With $50 Million in Penalties for Failing to Meet 2025 Customer Service Standards
In a press release on July 17, 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced a combined $50.1 million in penalties against five…
Pepco Directed to File Updated Cost Estimate to Implement Green Button Connect My Data
On July 15, 2026 the District of Columbia PSC issued order FC1130 – 825 directing Pepco to provide an updated cost estimate to implement Green Button Connect My Data…
July 16, 2026
Energy Storage Program Workgroup Directed to File Final Report by Month End
The Maryland Energy Storage Program Workgroup (MESP) working group must now file the Phase II final report with the Maryland PSC by July 31, 2026 that addresses an…
