Wholesale Carrier Services Proprietary Treatment Request
Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc. filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking confidential treatment of portions of its Annual Report to protect highly proprietary information from disclosure for a minimum of two years. The petition, docketed as P2026-0297, was filed March 31, 2026, and is pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This proceeding affects telecommunications carriers operating in Illinois subject to ICC reporting requirements.
Proprietary Treatment Request for Annual Report
Intrado Safety Communications, Inc. filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for a minimum of two years. The company argues the information is highly proprietary and would cause competitive harm if disclosed. The petition is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.
National Gas & Electric Petition for Confidential Net Metering Report
National Gas & Electric, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking confidential treatment of portions of its net metering report under 83 Ill. Admin. Code 465.40. The petition, docketed as P2026-0298, was filed on March 31, 2026 and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.
Confidential Treatment Request for 2025 Annual Report
The Illinois Commerce Commission received a petition from Time Warner Cable Information Services (Illinois), LLC requesting confidential treatment of its 2025 Annual Report. The petition was filed under Docket P2026-0296 and is classified as a Proprietary Treatment Request for an Inter-Exchange Carrier and Local Exchange Carrier. An Administrative Law Judge has action pending on this matter.
Global Communications Petition to Cancel Pay Phone Service Authority
Global Communications filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission to cancel its Customer Owned Pay Phone (COPTS) service authority under case type 13-406 (Full Abandonment Authority). The case is in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. This is a routine service abandonment petition subject to ICC review.
Time Warner Cable Business LLC Petition for Confidential Treatment of Annual Report
Time Warner Cable Business LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission requesting confidential treatment of its 2025 Annual Report. The petition, docketed as P2026-0295 on March 31, 2026, is pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This is a routine proprietary treatment request.
Energy Efficiency Installer Certification Application
The Illinois Commerce Commission received and filed an application from Angstrom LLC seeking certification to install energy efficiency measures under Section 16-128B of the Public Utilities Act. The case has been assigned docket number P2026-0290 and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This is a routine certification filing for a new energy efficiency installer seeking authority to operate in Illinois.
Bandwidth.com CLEC Annual Report Proprietary Protection Petition
Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency protective orders to shield portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for a minimum of two years. The petition cites the need to protect highly proprietary information. The matter is currently at the initial stage with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
BCM One requests annual report confidentiality protection
BCM One, Inc. filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency confidential treatment of portions of its Annual Report for a minimum of two years. The carrier cites the need to protect highly proprietary business information. The petition is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.
Charter Fiberlink-Illinois Confidential Treatment Petition for 2025 Annual Report
Charter Fiberlink-Illinois, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking confidential treatment of its 2025 Annual Report under P2026-0293. The petition requests protection from public disclosure for proprietary information contained in the annual filing. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
Southern Illinois Connector LLC Crude Oil Pipeline Certificate and Eminent Domain Application
The Illinois Commerce Commission received an application from Southern Illinois Connector LLC seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct and operate a crude oil pipeline as a common carrier. The application also requests eminent domain authority under Section 15-401 of the Common Carrier by Pipeline Law. The case is currently in initial status with Administrative Law Judge action pending.
PacifiCorp 2025 Integrated Resource Plan Update
The Utah Public Service Commission posted PacifiCorp's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan Update filed March 31, 2026, in Docket No. 25-035-22. The docket contains the utility's redacted resource planning documentation along with public comments submitted from December 2025 through March 2026. This is a routine state regulatory proceeding for electric utility resource planning.
Rocky Mountain Power Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Annual Report
The Utah Public Service Commission posted Rocky Mountain Power's 2025 Annual Report for its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP) under Docket No. 26-035-19. The filing includes an Action Request with an April 30, 2026 deadline and Excel attachments with EVIP accounting summaries by year. Some appendices regarding availability, outages, and revenue remain confidential.
Ohio Valley Gas Rate Adjustment Approval
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 44147 GCA 53 approving Ohio Valley Gas Corporation and Ohio Valley Gas, Inc.'s Gas Cost Adjustment rates applicable April through June 2026. The order establishes new rates under Indiana Code § 8-1-2-42(g) following review of utility contracts with ANR Pipeline, Texas Gas Transmission, and Midwest Gas Transmission. The rates apply to natural gas service in 17 Indiana counties.
Order Authorizing Commissioners and ALJs to Conduct Hearings in Assigned Cases
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order authorizing designated commissioners and administrative law judges to conduct hearings and investigations in assigned cases pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-1-3(e). The order formally authorizes presiding officers assigned to specific utility cases, including electric and gas matters, to proceed with hearings. This is a routine administrative order assigning case responsibilities rather than imposing new regulatory requirements.
Managing Business Energy Costs in an Uncertain Market
Ofgem published a blog post advising UK businesses on managing energy costs amid market uncertainty. The guidance notes that wholesale costs typically represent 40% of electricity bills and 60% of gas bills, with network costs increasing from April 2026. Ofgem indicates most businesses are protected by contract terms of 3-5 years, with less than 10% required to recontract in March-April 2026.
NESO MFR Volume Increase to 300 MW Approved
Ofgem approved NESO's request to increase the derogated Mandatory Frequency Response (MFR) volume from 120 MW to 300 MW. This decision updates the 6 January 2025 derogation and exemption, which remains in effect until 31 December 2029. No other terms of the original derogation and exemption have been changed.
NESO Licence Expectations - Condition C1 Guidance
Ofgem published guidance on Condition C1 requirements for the National Energy System Operator (NESO), covering both Electricity System Operator and Gas System Planner licences. The guidance clarifies minimum performance outcomes NESO must achieve and explains when remediation plans are required to address material performance concerns. This replaces informal guidance with structured expectations for compliance monitoring.
Renewables Obligation buy-out price for 2026-2027
Ofgem published the Renewables Obligation buy-out price of £69.34 per certificate for 2026-2027 (April 2026 to March 2027), along with mutualisation thresholds and ceilings for England/Wales and Scotland. The document also confirms a methodology change from RPI to CPI indexation for future annual updates, effective 1 April 2026.
NESO Performance Incentives Governance
Ofgem published the NESO Performance Arrangements Governance Document on 31 March 2026, establishing the framework for annual performance assessment of the National Energy System Operator. The document sets out the methodology for assessing NESO's performance, associated reporting requirements, and mechanisms for stakeholder feedback collection.
DOE Oversight of Demonstration and Deployment Projects
The DOE Office of Inspector General issued Audit DOE-OIG-26-25 finding that the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy failed to effectively manage the $1.36 billion Carbon Free Power Project, a NuScale Small Modular Reactor demonstration. The project was terminated in November 2023, with approximately $183 million in Government funds spent without achieving key results and $143.5 million at risk due to front-loaded cost-share arrangements.
NNSA Pantex Plant ESPC Audit Reveals Savings Issues
The DOE Office of Inspector General issued Audit DOE-OIG-26-24 finding that the National Nuclear Security Administration failed to realize $21,187,829 in guaranteed savings from its Energy Savings Performance Contract with Siemens Government Technologies at Pantex Plant. The audit identified that NNSA based savings estimates on wholesale power rates that decreased after the project became operational, sold excess power back to the utility at a loss, allowed wind turbine maintenance contracts to expire, and made payments exceeding verified savings over a 10-year period.
Fluor Federal Petroleum Costs Audit Under Contract DE-FE0011020
The DOE Office of Inspector General audited Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations LLC's costs under contract DE-FE0011020 for fiscal years 2017-2020. The audit identified approximately $122,000 in questioned operating expenses related to potential improperly allocated home office expenses. FFPO nonconcurred with the findings and maintains the costs comply with FAR requirements and Cost Accounting Standards Board standards.
Jefferson Science Associates FY2019-2020 Cost Audit
The DOE Office of Inspector General issued Audit Report DOE-OIG-26-27 examining Jefferson Science Associates, LLC's costs under Contract No. DE-AC05-06OR23177 for fiscal years 2019 and 2020. The audit, performed by CohnReznick LLP on behalf of DOE OIG, questioned approximately $650,000 in costs for direct materials and costs in various expense pools, and identified approximately $8.9 million in unresolved costs related to pending investigations. Two internal control deficiencies were reported regarding subcontract monitoring and purchasing systems.
Avista Electric Line Extension Schedule 51 Rate Adjustment
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36985 regarding Avista Corporation's annual rate adjustment filing for Electric Line Extension Schedule 51 (Case No. AVU-E-26-02). The filing proposes updated costs and allowances for electrical infrastructure including transformers, conduit, and service circuits, with a requested effective date of May 15, 2026. The Commission established a Modified Procedure process allowing written comments on the application.
Renewal of Fuel Licensing Information Collection
The NRC submitted a request to OMB for renewal of an existing information collection titled 'Scheduling Information for the Licensing of Accident Tolerant, Higher Burnup, and Increased Enrichment Fuels.' The public comment period closes April 30, 2026. This collection supports the NRC's licensing review process for advanced nuclear fuel designs.
NRC fines Metro Cardiovascular Diagnostics for violations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty to Metro Cardiovascular Diagnostics, a nuclear materials licensee in Florissant, Missouri. The $36,000 civil penalty was imposed after the licensee failed to respond to a Notice of Violation and proposed penalty issued on July 28, 2025, despite multiple NRC contact attempts. The penalty is effective upon issuance.
Guidance on Radioactive Material Movement at Temporary Jobsites
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued RIS 2026-03, providing guidance on the applicability of 10 CFR Part 71 requirements during the movement of radioactive material within temporary jobsites. The Regulatory Issue Summary clarifies existing regulatory requirements for licensees conducting radioactive material operations at temporary locations. The NRC considered public comments received during the notice period (90 FR 11391) and made no changes to the final guidance.
International Isotopes - Source Material License Transfer Withdrawn
The NRC granted International Isotopes Inc.'s request to withdraw its application for consent to directly transfer control of source material license SUB-1011. The application concerned a proposed depleted uranium deconversion and fluorine processing venture near Hobbs/Lea County, New Mexico. No further regulatory action is required.
Exemption for Vallecitos Nuclear Center from Shipment Reporting Requirements
The NRC issued an exemption to NorthStar Vallecitos, LLC for the Vallecitos Nuclear Center, extending the shipment receipt acknowledgement period from 20 to 45 days. This exempts NSV from investigation and reporting requirements when low-level radioactive waste shipments are not confirmed received within the standard timeframe. The action is specific to one licensee and is based on operational experience showing shipments may exceed 20 days.
FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC Shoreline Management Plan Update Application
FERC published a notice that FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC submitted an application to update its Shoreline Management Plan for Project No. 2576-215, a hydroelectric project on the Housatonic River in Connecticut. The commission is soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests on the proposed plan modifications. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of the notice.
Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposes new energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts under the Energy Conservation Program. The proposed rule establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for these products and opens a 62-day public comment period. Manufacturers and importers of fluorescent lamp ballasts should review the proposed standards and submit comments by June 1, 2026.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings on March 24-25, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Howard Midstream Energy Partners and EPIC Crude Pipeline, transportation retainage reports from Cheniere Corpus Christi and Creole Trail pipelines, and negotiated rate filings from Millennium Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Stagecoach Pipeline, and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
Electric Corporate and Rate Filings Received by FERC
FERC published a notice of filings received on March 30, 2026, including four electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, four exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (all battery energy storage projects in Virginia), and multiple electric rate filings including market power analyses and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from March 30 to May 26, 2026 depending on the docket.
Revised Schedule for Algonquin Pipeline Environmental Assessment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice on March 25, 2026, announcing a revised schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Algonquin Gas Transmission's Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The EA issuance date has been moved from April 17 to May 29, 2026, due to Algonquin's delayed filing of its horizontal directional drill assessment report and additional project siting information. A 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline of August 27, 2026 applies to cooperating federal and state agencies.
Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Accounting Filings
FERC published a combined notice of filings received for natural gas pipeline rate and accounting matters. The notice covers five dockets including rate filings by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC and Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage Inc., a tariff amendment by Equitrans L.P., and accounting requests by Garden Banks Gas Pipeline LLC. Comment deadlines range from April 2 to April 15, 2026.
FERC Environmental Assessment for Ruedi Hydroelectric Project Amendment
FERC has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for City of Aspen's non-capacity license amendment application for the Ruedi Hydroelectric Project No. 3603 in Colorado. The proposed amendments include construction of a new powerhouse, penstock extensions, a 1.2-megawatt turbine/generator unit, tailrace, and bypass line. Staff concluded the amendments would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the human environment. Public comments are due April 27, 2026.
East Branch Hydroelectric Project Jurisdictional Inquiry
FERC issued a notice of pending jurisdictional inquiry regarding Vermont DEC's request for a determination on the unlicensed East Branch Hydroelectric Project located on the East Branch of the Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. The Commission is examining whether the project requires licensing under Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act based on Commerce Clause jurisdiction and post-1935 construction connected to the interstate transmission grid.
FERC-1005 Credit Sharing Extension Request
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a Notice requesting public comments on extending FERC-1005 (Credit Related Information Sharing Between RTOs/ISOs) for three years. The Commission proposes no changes to ongoing reporting requirements but is removing burden associated with a completed one-time information collection from the 2023 Final Rule (Docket No. RM22-13-000). Comments are due June 1, 2026.
Natural Gas and Price Index Reporting - Comment Request
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comments on the three-year extension of FERC-552 (Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions) and FERC-549E (Price Index Data Providers and Developers). There is no change to the information collection requirements themselves. Comments are due April 30, 2026, under OMB Control Nos. 1902-0242 and 1902-0328.
IRO Reliability Standards Information Collection Extension Request
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comments on the extension of FERC-725Z (Mandatory Reliability Standards: IRO Reliability Standards). This information collection maintains existing reporting requirements with no changes. Comments are due April 30, 2026. The document references OMB Control No. 1902-0276 and Docket No. IC26-1-000.
Combined Notice of Filings
FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings listing new filings received between March 25-26, 2026. The notice covers accounting requests, exempt wholesale generator self-certifications, and electric rate filings including tariff amendments and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from April 15-16, 2026 depending on the specific docket.
Weekly Utility Filings - Proposed Decisions Open for Comment
The California Public Utilities Commission published its weekly listing of new utility filings for March 9-13, 2026. The listing includes three Proposed Decisions open for public comment (proceeding A2407003 involving rate increases through 2028, and C2508023 granting partial relief) and seven new applications including Southern California Edison cost recovery, Chevron rehearing request, and multiple telecommunications provider certificates of public convenience and necessity.
Weekly Filings Summary - Proposed Decisions and New Applications
CPUC published its weekly filings summary for March 23-27, 2026, listing proposed decisions open for public comment and new complaints/applications. Key items include a proposed 10 percent rate increase for Crimson California Pipeline L.P. Southern California pipeline system (A25-06-026), a proposed decision on California climate credit improvements (R25-07-013), and applications for telecommunications numbering relief (A26-03-026), airport shuttle service (A26-03-027), regional energy network plans (A26-03-028), and Advanced Metering Infrastructure 2.0 deployment by Southern California Edison (A26-03-030).
Emergency Order Extends Colorado Coal Plant Operations Through June 2026
The Department of Energy issued an emergency order extending the operational requirements for Craig Station Unit 1 in Colorado through June 28, 2026. The order directs Tri-State, Platte River Power Authority, Salt River Project, PacifiCorp, and Xcel Energy to keep the coal unit available for dispatch, building on a prior emergency order issued December 30, 2025.