Energy

DOE Emergency Order Keeps Centralia Coal Plant Open

The Department of Energy issued an emergency order to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia coal plant in Washington available to operate, reversing its scheduled shutdown. This action aims to ensure affordable, reliable, and secure electricity for the Northwest region and mitigate blackout risks.

CPUC Public Forums for Suburban Water Systems Rate Case

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding public forums for customers of Suburban Water Systems to provide comments on the company's rate case. Suburban Water Systems is requesting an approximate 40 percent revenue increase from 2027 to 2029 to cover rising costs and infrastructure replacement.

CCI Network Services Registration and Competitive Classification

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has closed the docket for CCI Network Services, LLC's registration and competitive classification. The filing type was Registration, and the status is now Closed.

EU Energy Market Integration Report

ACER has released its 2026 Monitoring Report on EU energy market integration, highlighting progress in the clean energy transition and persistent challenges. The report details findings on wholesale and household prices, renewable energy growth, price volatility, and gas market stability.

Ofgem Consultation on Draft Licence Conditions for Electricity Storage

Ofgem is seeking views on draft special licence conditions for the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme. This consultation is part of early engagement to refine the conditions before a statutory consultation planned for Q2 2026.

ICC Shares Water Conservation Tips for Fix-a-Leak Week

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinois residents to check for household plumbing leaks during national Fix-a-Leak Week, March 16-22, 2026. The ICC shared tips from the EPA WaterSense program to help detect and fix leaks, potentially reducing water bills by up to 10 percent.

DOE Assesses State Energy Code Adoption and Savings

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its assessment methodology for state energy code adoption. The new approach uses a quantitative analysis of energy savings impacts, replacing the previous qualitative review.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Resources and Training

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its website to offer comprehensive resources, training, and technical assistance for energy code adoption and implementation. This includes FAQs, publications, compliance tools, and a help desk for specific inquiries.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Updates

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has released a new version of its COMcheck-Web software, which supports commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance. The program also highlights available resources such as webinars, infographics, and publications.

DOE Analyzes Building Energy Code Impacts

The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing information on its analysis of energy code impacts on residential and commercial buildings. DOE activities include evaluating energy efficiency and cost savings, formulating methodologies, and issuing determinations on code efficiency.