Parties File Initial Comments in Data Access Rulemaking
On October 6, 2026 parties filed initial comments in the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) rulemaking proceeding pursuant to Sections 5-10 and 5-15 of the Utility…
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October 15, 2026
Technical Reference Manual (TRM) Filed on Energy Efficiency Measures
On October 5, 2026 Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) contractor, Tetra Tech, filed “stakeholder questions…
Commissioner Seeks Independent Input in Utility’s Grid Modernization Plan
On October 14, 2026 Commissioner Beverly issued independent letter of inquiry seeking input on the utilities grid modernization plans. “This inquiry is issued pursuant…
Commissioner Statement Details Next Steps If PSC is Unable to Reach Majority Decision in Utility’s Rate Case
On October 9, 2026 Commissioner Beverly issued a statement responding to OPC’s motion to stay. Commissioner Beverly’s statement details next steps: (1)provided notice…
Staff Issues Recommended Decision in Utility’s Cost of Gas Proceeding
On October 14, 2026 Maine Staff filed a recommended decision in the annual review of cost of gas (COG) activities by Bangor Natural Gas. Exceptions to recommended…
Hearing Examiner Issues Proposed Order in Electric Utility Grid Plan
On October 14, a Hearing Examiner at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued a Proposed Order in ComEd’s petition for approval of a Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan…
October 14, 2026
PSC Issues Establishes Future Programming Work for EmPOWER Maryland
On October 7, 2026 Maryland PSC issued an order reestablishing Future Programming Work Group for the purpose of providing recommendations to the PSC to support its…
Comments Filed Re: Joint Solar Petition for Reconsideration Re: Drive Act Program
Parties filed comments on petition of Joint Solar Participants (JSPs) for reconsideration and clarification of Maryland PSC’s June 29, 2026 second order on DRIVE Act…
FERC Partially Accepts PJM’s Reliability Backstop Procurement Proposal But Suspends Auction Results for Further Scrutiny
As reported previously, on September 29, 2026, FERC partially accepts PJM’s Reliability Backstop Procurement (RBP) proposal but suspends other parts for further review.…
October 13, 2026
Reminder – Time Varying Rate Conference Scheduled
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities will hold a technical conference on the investigation on time-varying rates (TVR) starting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,…
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