PUC Expands Scope of Default Service Time of Use Rates Investigation
The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an order formally expanding the scope of the time-of-use (TOU) investigation to include additional rate designs that could…
News Stories: Utility
January 27, 2026
January 26, 2026
Utilities File Proposed Winter Relief Discount Plans for Residential Customers
On January 23rd a joint utilities letter was sent to the Massachusetts DPU stating that in response the Healey-Driscoll Administration request that “we are proposing a…
January 23, 2026
Utility Provides Another Option to Handle REP Refund of Transition Charges
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric filed an amendment to the compliance filing for Rider TC5 Refund with the Texas PUC intended to refund to retail electric providers…
Connecticut Light & Power Responds To PURA’s Data Request Regarding Lowest Cost Option For Standard Service Over The Past Ten Years
Connecticut Light & Power Responds That Lowest Cost Option on Average Was Utilizing the Spot Market. As previously reported the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory…
January 22, 2026
PUC Initiates Default Service Rulemakings Re: Utility Corporate Separation
The PUC of Ohio has assigned docket numbers for reviews of the following rules: 26-0059-EL-ORD (Review of the Standard Service Offers Rules in Ohio Adm.Code Chapter…
PSC Adopts Order Extends ZEC Program Through 2049
The New York PSC announces that the PSC has issued an order extending zero-emissions credit program. The approved zero-emissions credit program (ZEC) extension proposal…
PSC Approves ConEd’s Rate Case Joint Proposal That Includes Resolution of Several ESCO Voiced Concerns
The New York Public Service Commission issues an order adopting the terms of a joint proposal (JP) establishing electric and gas rate plan thereby dramatically reducing…
Day One New Governor Issues Executive Orders Aimed At Energy IndustryFreezes Rates, Accelerates Solar, Storage & Virtual Power Plants
In a press release the governor’s offices announces that on day one New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two executive orders aimed at the energy industry.…
January 21, 2026
Commission files Notice of Joint Technical Conference Re: Washington Gas Light’s Service
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia filed a Notice of Joint Technical Conference concerning the investigation into the quality of service and…
Technical Meeting Scheduled In Innovative Energy Solutions Program
In Connecticut the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) filed a notice of technical meeting in the Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) program. From Notice: [ ***…
