PUCT Signals Broad Jurisdiction Over REP Complaints
At last month’s January 15 open meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas addressed a jurisdictional issue that has meaningful implications for retail electric…
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February 6, 2026
ERCOT Files Notice Re: Alternative Planning Reserve Margin Forecasts
ERCOT filed a notice of revision requests to NPRR 1320 including (1) formalizing “reporting of alternative Planning Reserve Margin (PRM) forecasts in the Report on…
New Hampshire DOE Files Appeal of Utility’s Recently Approved 519M Revenue Request and Alternative Form of Regulation
On January 30, 2026 the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) filed a notice of appeal (and appendix) with the New Hampshire Supreme regarding Eversource’s recently…
No Suprise Here
In a press release Exelon points to a report by Charles River Associates (CRA) that “examines how utility-generated power can be a solution to affordably and reliably…
February 5, 2026
PUC Adopts Final Net Energy Billing Rules
The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued a final order amending the net energy billing (NEB) rules. This rulemaking addresses Chapter 313 recent legislative…
PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities Joint Statement Regarding Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
In a press release PPL Corporation and PPL Electric Utilities (PPL Electric) “reaffirm its commitment to transparency, affordability and collaboration following Governor…
February 4, 2026
Pike County Utility Seeks Modification to Default Service Plan
Pike County Light & Power Company filed a petition to modify default service plan with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission. From the petition: “Pike County…
Electric Utility Files Proposed SOS Bill Format Changes
An amended application was filed by Ohio Power Company for approval of a change in bill format that the utility had originally included in its application submitted to…
Pepco Proposes PCA Rate Calculations for SOS
Pepco filed proposed annual procurement cost adjustment or PCA rate calculation for Standard Offer Service rates effective June 1, 2026. Pepco proposes annual PCA rates…
February 3, 2026
OPC Files Comments on Choptank’s Offering of EmPOWER Maryland Program
From Letter: On September 13, 2024, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Choptank”) filed a response to the Maryland Commission Order No. 91255. This response included…
