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State Senator Files Comments Raising Concerns about Net Metering Rulemaking Being Paused Indefinitely
On October 13, 2026 Staite Senator Feldman filed comments regarding modifications to the net energy metering (NEM) program under the Utility Relief Act. Among other…
Fraudulent Payment Investigation to Continue Re: EmPOWER Maryland Program
On October 2, 2026 the Maryland PSC issued an order directing the continuance of Staff’s investigation of “claims of fraudulent payments reported by contractor…
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.…
IPA to Host Three-Part Power Hour Webinar Series on Financial Opportunities
In response to stakeholder interest and the popularity of an Illinois Shines Financing Opportunities webinar held in April, the Illinois Power Agency will host an…
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,…
Comments Filed on Phase 1 Energy Affordability Study
Parties filed comments on Phase 1 study from third-party consultant Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. or E3 in response to an Executive Order from the Governor…
Draft Residential Renewable Energy Solution Decision Issued
On October 1, 2026 Connecticut PURA issued a draft decision approving changes to the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES). In this Decision, the Public…
PUC Denies TOU Partial Stipulation and Closes Investigation
On October 9, 2026 the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued an order declining to approve a partial stipulation filed on September 18, 2026, closes the time of…
Parties File Comments on Challenges to Grid’s Ability to Accommodate Rise in Distributed Energy Resources
On October 1, 2026, parties filed comments on Phase 2 Straw Proposal on reliability-plus updates and next steps. As background, the Michigan Public Service Commission…
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