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Commission Sends Energy Storage Report To Governor
{***} “Pursuant to Section 16-135(g) of the Public Utilities Act, the Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC or “Commission”) coordinated a workshop process for…
Legislation to Watch
HB 485 would seek to allow local jurisdictions to rescind sales/local tax exemptions of residential electricity sales. HB 704 would add state holidays as non-disconnect…
TPUC Customer Complaint Roundup
For the month of March, 2025, the PUCT complaint staff received a total of 982 complaints, approximately the same number received in February. Electric complaints…
Solar Energy Solicitations Face New Registration Requirements
A new statewide registry opened up for solar sellers in Rhode Island. The registry was initiated to implement a state law enacted in 2024 which states, “All solar…
Retail Energy Bill Comparison Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature
SB3875 has passed both chambers of the New York legislature and is awaiting action by Gov. Hochul. The bill as previously reported would require that customers of ESCOs…
Utilities Seek Extension To Filing Rate Mitigation Plans
New Jersey Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) filed joint petition that request an extension of time to file rate mitigation plans (RMPs) and proposes that the…
Bill Payment Assistance Legislation Clears First Hurdle
Texas HB 1359, which provides for the creation of a fund for bill payment assistance for low-income electric customers for bills due during an extreme weather emergency,…
Utilities Files Updated POR Discount Rate Roundup
Supporter Of Retail Energy Reappointed To Commission
Odugwu Obi Linto Has been officially reappointed—and sworn in—to serve on the Maryland Public Service Commission. Odogwu Obi Linton was first appointed to the Maryland…
PURA Files Interim Decision In Annual Energy Affordability Annual Review
From Decision: [ *** ] Based on the Straw Proposal, the Companies’ Proposal, Participant written comments, and testimony at the February 21, 2025 Technical Meeting, the…

