Veolia Water Delaware Rate Increase Application
The Delaware Public Service Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing on April 29, 2026 regarding Veolia Water Delaware's application for a 44.51% increase in water base rates, representing $15,917,913 in additional annual operating revenues. The hearing continues proceedings that began in January 2026 to address the rate application and Veolia's proposed post-test period PFAS O&M expense recovery mechanism.
Lakeview Water Corporation Service Area Expansion Application
Lakeview Water Corporation filed an application with the Utah Public Service Commission requesting approval to expand its service area. The PSC has opened a public comment period on the application, with comments due April 1, 2026. The Division of Public Utilities has also filed comments in the proceeding.
Telecom Indirect Transfer of Control Joint Notice
The Utah Public Service Commission posted a joint notice of indirect transfer of control involving DigitalBridge Group, Inc., Fiber AssetCo LLC, Zayo Group, LLC, ENA Healthcare Services, LLC, Zayo Network Services, LLC, and Duncan Holdco LLC. Public comments are due April 17, 2026, with an Action Request also issued on March 18, 2026.
Zayo Network LLC Indirect Transfer of Control Joint Notice
The Utah Public Service Commission received a Joint Notice from Zayo Network Services LLC and affiliated entities (DigitalBridge Group, Fiber AssetCo LLC, Zayo Group LLC, ENA Healthcare Services LLC, and Duncan Holdco LLC) regarding an indirect transfer of control to Duncan Holdco LLC. The Division of Public Utilities filed comments on April 1, 2026. An Action Request is pending with a response deadline of April 17, 2026.
Sam Ray v. Legacy Sweetwater - Water Utility Complaint
The Utah Public Service Commission processed a formal water service complaint (Docket No. 25-2280-04) filed by Sam Ray against Legacy Sweetwater, Inc. The utility filed an Answer and Motion to Dismiss, and the Division of Public Utilities submitted comments. The PSC issued an Order Dismissing the Complaint on February 13, 2026, and denied the Complainant's Request for Review on April 1, 2026.
Emergency Waiver Petition for Distributed Generation Rules - CESL Site 2
The Illinois Commerce Commission filed an emergency waiver petition (P2026-0304) on April 1, 2026, by the City of East St. Louis and CESL Energy HoldCo, LLC seeking waiver of certain procedural and timing requirements under 83 Ill. Admin. Code Part 466 governing distributed generation. The petition is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.
ICC reviews utility outage cost tools feasibility
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has initiated a new proceeding (P2026-0307) to review the feasibility of past Commission directives requiring the development of utility-specific outage cost tools. The proceeding was filed on April 2, 2026, and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This is an exploratory review to determine whether previously ordered outage cost methodologies can be implemented.
East St. Louis and CESL Energy Emergency Waiver Petition for Distributed Generation Rules
Illinois Commerce Commission docket P2026-0303 contains an emergency petition filed by the City of East St. Louis and CESL Energy HoldCo, LLC seeking a waiver from certain requirements of 83 Ill. Admin. Code Part 466, which governs distributed generation. The petition specifically addresses non-statutory procedural and timing provisions applicable to CESL Site 1, LLC.
TELUS Communications Proprietary Treatment Request for Annual Report
The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed a petition filed by TELUS Communications (U.S.) Inc. seeking proprietary treatment of its 2025 Annual Report. The company requests confidential classification of specified information contained in the annual filing. The petition is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge proceeding pending.
CESL Energy HoldCo Emergency Waiver Petition - Distributed Generation
The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed an emergency petition filed by CESL Energy HoldCo, LLC on April 1, 2026, seeking a waiver of certain requirements under 83 Ill. Admin. Code Part 466. The petition, filed on behalf of the City of East St. Louis and CESL Site 3, LLC, concerns procedural and timing provisions related to distributed generation. An Administrative Law Judge action is pending.
Renewables Obligation Supplier Guidance - CPI Replaces RPI
Ofgem has updated its Renewables Obligation (RO) supplier guidance to replace the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for calculating annual adjustments to the buyout price and mutualisation ceiling. The guidance applies to all licensed electricity suppliers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is a technical update to the inflation indexation methodology used in the scheme.
Energy Code Reform Phase 1: Transitional Measures and Code Changes
Ofgem has published a consultation on phase 1 transitional measures and code changes for energy code governance reform. The consultation covers proposed modifications to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) and Retail Energy Code (REC), along with amended licence conditions for phase 1 code manager candidates. Responses are due by 15 May 2026.
Markets Data Definitions for Energy Suppliers
Ofgem published the Markets Data Definitions, a transparency document providing high-level terminology definitions for energy suppliers submitting data to Markets collections. The document supports consistent interpretation of data requests but explicitly does not introduce new requirements, replace guidance, or override licence conditions.
Wholesale Energy Costs and Your Bills
Ofgem published a blog post explaining how wholesale energy costs comprise approximately 40% of consumer energy bills in Great Britain. The post covers the energy price cap mechanism, wholesale market dynamics, LNG supply diversification, and the relationship between gas prices and electricity costs. No new regulatory obligations are imposed.
Guidance for Agents on Renewables Obligation for Microgenerators 50kW or Less
Ofgem updated guidance for agents acting on behalf of operators of renewable microgenerators (≤50kW) under the Renewables Obligation scheme. The guidance reflects a change in the inflation index used for annual adjustments to buyout prices and mutualisation ceilings, switching from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI). Minor operational process updates for Northern Ireland and Great Britain agents are also included.
Second Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement for Energy Industry Codes
Ofgem published a consultation on the draft second preliminary Strategic Direction Statement (SDS) for energy industry codes. The consultation seeks feedback on the proposed categorisation of policy areas and whether any key areas requiring code changes are missing from the assessment. Comments are due by 28 May 2026. This follows the first preliminary SDS published in August 2025 and supports transition to a new code governance framework under the Energy Act 2023.
DOE Implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Evaluation
The DOE Office of Inspector General published Evaluation DOE-OIG-26-28 finding that the Department of Energy took necessary actions to implement the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The evaluation, conducted as part of a joint review with the Intelligence Community IG covering seven executive agencies, confirmed DOE's policies and procedures for sharing cyber threat indicators were sufficient, including requirements for PII removal. No formal recommendations were made due to satisfactory compliance.
Eaton Fiber Idaho CPCN Application Conditional Denial
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36986 conditionally denying Eaton Fiber Idaho, LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications services. The Commission found the application deficient under IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and granted the Company 21 days from service date to submit additional documentation for further consideration. No public comments were received.
SOS hearings, cases 9056/9064, Type I/II procurement
SOS hearings, cases 9056/9064, Type I/II procurement
Public Hearing Notice for Kent County Solar Project CPCN Application
The Maryland Public Service Commission announced a public hearing for April 16, 2026, regarding TPE MD KE77, LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 5.0 MW solar generating facility on 53 acres in Kent County. Turning Point Energy submitted the CPCN application in July 2025 under Case No. 9799.
Benefit Trucking LLC - Apparent Violation and Forfeiture Assessment Prehearing
Ohio PUCO scheduled a prehearing conference for April 2, 2026 regarding Benefit Trucking LLC, Case No. 26-88-TR-CVF. The case involves a Notice of Apparent Violation and Intent to Assess Forfeiture. The teleconference will be presided over by Administrative Law Judge Ian Kieffer at 10:30 AM.
Direct Leveraging of Prior Demonstration Reactor Authorizations into NRC Licensing Reviews
The NRC is proposing to revise its regulations to allow reactor applicants to directly leverage prior U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War authorizations of demonstration reactors into NRC licensing reviews for commercial reactor applications. This would establish a new regulatory pathway for demonstrating reactor design safety functions, with public comments due by May 4, 2026.
Holtec HI-STORM UMAX Spent Fuel Storage Amendment 5
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1040 for the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. This amendment adds two new design versions (B1 and B2) to the list of approved spent fuel storage casks. The NRC is seeking public comments on the proposed amendment by May 4, 2026.
Holtec HI-STORM UMAX spent fuel storage amendment
The NRC has issued a direct final rule amending spent fuel storage regulations to include Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1040 for the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. The amendment adds two new versions of the HI-STORM UMAX design (Version B1 and B2) to the list of approved spent fuel storage casks. The rule is effective June 16, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 4, 2026.
Kenai LNG Expansion Project NEPA Scoping Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opened a scoping period for the Kenai LNG Cool Down Expansion Project proposed by Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company LLC in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The Commission will prepare an environmental document under NEPA to evaluate the project's environmental impacts. Public comments on the scope of issues are due by April 27, 2026.
Electric Utility Rate and Tariff Filings Received by FERC
FERC published notice of multiple electric rate and tariff filings received on March 27, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Dominion Energy Services, exempt wholesale generator self-certifications from KES Yona Solar LLC, and numerous tariff amendments from PJM Interconnection, Southwest Power Pool, Pacific Gas and Electric, and other utilities. Comment dates range from April 6 to April 17, 2026.
Class Deviation 970.5226-1
The Department of Energy issued a class deviation to DEAR clause 970.5226-1 effective April 1, 2026. This deviation modifies contracting requirements under the DOE Acquisition Regulation for applicable contracts. The specific modifications affect contractor obligations under the targeted clause.
Combined Notice of Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a Combined Notice of Filings on April 2, 2026, listing multiple electric rate and exempt wholesale generator filings received. The notice includes Deer Creek Solar I LLC's self-certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator status and ten compliance filings from power companies regarding upstream transfers of ownership. Comment deadlines range from April 17 to April 20, 2026.
Boott Hydropower LLC Revised Procedural Schedule for Relicense Application
FERC issued a procedural schedule revision for Boott Hydropower, LLC's relicense application for the 15.012-megawatt Lowell Hydroelectric Project No. 2790. The milestone for 'Notice that Application is Ready for Environmental Analysis' has been moved from March 2026 to May 2026. This is a routine administrative update to the licensing timeline.
Combined Notice of Filings - Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports
FERC issued a Combined Notice of Filings on April 2, 2026, covering three natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. The filings include Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's negotiated rate agreements (RP26-685-000), National Grid LNG LLC's annual operational transactions report (RP26-686-000), and Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC's rate filing (PR26-20-001). Comment deadlines range from April 8 to April 17, 2026.
PNM Utility Rate Change Effective April 2026
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission announced that PNM's previously approved rate adjustment enters its second and final phase on April 1, 2026. Average residential customers will see a monthly bill increase of approximately $6.23. The approved rates fund wildfire prevention, grid modernization, and energy storage projects.
Morrisville Vermont Hydroelectric Settlement Meeting Notice
FERC published a notice announcing a virtual settlement meeting on April 15, 2026, to discuss the Morrisville Hydroelectric Project (No. 2629-014) relicensing Settlement Agreement filed by the Village of Morrisville, Vermont. The meeting will address water quality certification compliance and the proposed Interim Flow Management Plan among the Village and environmental parties. Interested parties must RSVP to FERC contact Nicholas Ettema by April 10, 2026.
Erie Boulevard Hydropower non-capacity license amendment
FERC published a notice regarding Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P.'s application for a non-capacity amendment of license for the Beebee Island Project (No. 2538-106) on the Black River in Watertown, New York. The Commission is soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests on the application, which was filed on June 2, 2025. Comments are due by April 29, 2026.
Chambers v. Kentucky-American Water Company - Utility Billing Dispute
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued Order in Case No. 2024-00350 regarding a formal complaint by Charles Douglas Chambers against Kentucky-American Water Company. Chambers alleged a July 2024 water bill ten times his typical amount (7,000 gallons) due to a meter reading issue, while Kentucky-American maintained the meter was accurate and attributed usage to a leaking toilet. Commission Staff conducted independent meter testing as directed in prior proceedings.
Farmers RECC Rehearing Information Request
The Kentucky Public Service Commission ordered Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation to file specific information related to its general rate adjustment proceeding by April 10, 2026. The request seeks detailed cost breakdowns for collared meter disconnections/reconnections and explanations of disconnection circumstances.
Barrelhead Solar 54MW Merchant Solar Facility Construction Certificate Wayne County
The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting granted Barrelhead Solar, LLC a Construction Certificate to construct an approximately 54-megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic electric generating facility on approximately 307 acres in Wayne County, Kentucky. The Siting Board verified compliance with statutory requirements under KRS 278.700-718 including public notice, local zoning compliance, site assessment report, and consultant review. There are no intervenors and no penalties specified in this order.
Kentucky Power storm expense accounting deferral request
The Kentucky PSC issued a Staff First Request for Information to Kentucky Power Company in Case No. 2026-00067, requiring detailed documentation regarding the company's application to establish a regulatory asset for extraordinary O&M expenses incurred during the December 18-19, 2025 major storm event. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Kentucky PSC Investigation of Crittenden-Livingston County Water District
The Kentucky Public Service Commission initiated Case No. 2026-00066 to investigate Crittenden-Livingston County Water District and its named commissioners and manager for alleged violations of KRS 278.160 (rate schedule filing requirements) and prior Commission Orders. The district, serving approximately 3,731 retail customers and multiple wholesale water customers, faces potential civil penalties of up to $2,500 per offense under KRS 278.990.
Powell's Valley Water District Truck Purchase for Leak Detection
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an Order granting Powell's Valley Water District's request to purchase a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for $42,125 using unaccounted-for water loss surcharge funds. The truck is intended for a newly hired employee dedicated to leak detection and repair activities under the district's Qualified Infrastructure Improvement Plan. The Commission determined the expenditure supports water loss reduction objectives.
PacifiCorp Residential Rate Increase Approved
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved PacifiCorp residential rate adjustments effective April 1, 2026. The typical residential customer's monthly bill will increase by approximately $4.29 (2.9%). Albany customers will see a slightly higher increase averaging $5.64 (4.1%) due to underground power line relocation costs. The adjustments reflect the 2024 power cost true-up, new wind farm costs, and updated Energy Trust of Oregon funding.
Chugach Electric Distribution Service Charge Update
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska posted a public notice for Chugach Electric Association's annual update to distribution service charges under Docket TA589-8. The filing represents a routine rate adjustment proceeding for the electric utility. The public comment period opens for consumers to review the proposed changes to distribution service rates.
Homer Electric Association Annual Secondary Service Fee Revision
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is reviewing a proposed annual revision to Homer Electric Association's Secondary Service Fee under Docket TA487-32. This routine rate adjustment filing affects the electric utility's secondary service charges. The commission will evaluate the proposed changes before determining whether to approve, modify, or reject the revision.
Safe Digging Starts with Calling 811
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued an announcement recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month, reminding contractors and homeowners to call 811 before excavating. The Hawaii One Call Center provides free utility locate services to identify underground lines. Professional excavators and contractors are required by state law to notify HOCC before excavation, with potential fines for non-compliance.
CO PUC and DHSEM Recognize 9-1-1 Education Month and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced participation in National 9-1-1 Education Month and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12-18, 2026). The notice promotes awareness of 9-1-1 services including Text-to-9-1-1, Smart 911 registration, and recognizing approximately 1,460 Colorado 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers. No new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations are established.
Leuwam Tesfai Appointed Executive Director of CPUC
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced the appointment of Leuwam Tesfai as Executive Director. Tesfai, who began her career at CPUC as an intern 15 years ago, now leads the 1,600-person agency that regulates utilities and influences California's economy as the fourth largest in the world. Prior to this appointment, she served as Deputy Executive Director for Energy and Climate Policy.