Energy

Oregon PUC Seeks Comment on Cascade Natural Gas Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rate increase by Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. The company requests to increase customer rates by $16.4 million, which would result in an approximate $11.07 monthly increase for typical residential customers. The PUC will hold public meetings and workshops to gather feedback.

PUC Approves Avista Rate Adjustments Due to Lower Gas Costs

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved rate adjustments for Avista customers, effective October 31, 2025. While lower natural gas costs led to a decrease in the Purchased Gas Adjustment, other annual adjustments for energy efficiency and customer programs resulted in a net monthly bill increase of $1.75 for typical residential customers.

Oregon PUC Seeks Comments on Cascade Natural Gas Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public comments on Cascade Natural Gas's proposal to increase customer rates by $16.4 million, or 15.82 percent. The PUC is providing multiple channels for customers to submit feedback before a decision is made in October 2026.

Oregon PUC Approves New Rules for Utility Customer Protections

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved new rules and interim actions to enhance protections for residential utility customers, particularly those facing financial hardship or medical needs. These measures apply to customers of investor-owned utilities in Oregon and aim to make services safer, more affordable, and accessible, with expanded protections during emergencies and a new one-time arrearage forgiveness grant of up to $500 for eligible low-income customers.

MPSC Annual Report: Electric Reliability, Affordability, and Consumer Protection

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting improvements in electric reliability and affordability, alongside enhanced consumer protections. The report details significant reductions in customer outage times and favorable energy bill rankings for Michigan.

MPSC Podcast: Electric Reliability and Energy Affordability

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released a podcast discussing improvements in electric reliability and energy affordability for Michiganders. The podcast highlights progress made by DTE Electric and Consumers Energy, noting significant reductions in power outages and stable energy costs for customers.

Michigan PSC Approves $242.4M for DTE Electric Grid Upgrades

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved $242.4 million in additional funding for DTE Electric Co. to upgrade its electric distribution system and enhance reliability. This decision follows a review that reduced the utility's initial request and focuses on reasonable and prudent investments benefiting customers.

Michigan Increases Energy Assistance Funding Factor

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has proposed increasing the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF) funding factor to $1.50 per meter for 2026-27. This proposed increase aims to raise approximately $90 million, a 20% rise from the current year, to expand energy assistance and self-sufficiency services to more Michigan households.

MPSC Encourages Utilities to Pursue Federal Infrastructure Funding

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is encouraging regulated utilities to continue pursuing federal funding for infrastructure improvements. The MPSC will maintain a case docket for utilities to report on their funding efforts and has directed biannual filings.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Archived News Releases

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission provides access to its archived news releases dating back to 1996. This page serves as a historical repository for official announcements and updates from the Commission.