PacifiCorp seeks equity percentage below 44 percent
PacifiCorp d/b/a Pacific Power & Light Company filed a petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission seeking authority for its parent company to maintain a common equity percentage below 44 percent. The petition was filed on September 24, 2025, and assigned docket number UE-250727. The filing is currently in formal status with Thomas Klein assigned as lead staff.
RISE Homes $50M rebuild California homeowners after disasters
The California Public Utilities Commission announced RISE Homes, a $50 million statewide initiative supporting residential reconstruction for approximately 37,000 homeowners and rental property owners impacted by natural disasters since 2017. The program provides financial incentives, dedicated support, and stackable funding to rebuild all-electric, energy-efficient homes using cleaner technologies including passive house construction methods.
New Filings - Week of March 30 - April 3 2026
The California Public Utilities Commission published its weekly summary of new regulatory filings for March 30 - April 3, 2026. The filings include a proposed decision closing proceeding R20-09-001, applications for telecommunications company registrations and control transfers, a revenue requirement application from Southern California Edison seeking $11.531 million, and two billing error complaints against major utilities.
Administrative Session - April 21, 2026
The Georgia Public Service Commission published notice of an administrative session scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The session appears on the Commission's official calendar as a regularly scheduled administrative proceeding. No specific agenda items, regulatory actions, or compliance requirements are detailed in the posted notice.
Governor Healey Declares April Dig Safe Month 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities joined the 2026 Dig Safe Awareness National Campaign following Governor Healey's proclamation declaring April as Dig Safe Month. The campaign promotes calling 811 before any outdoor digging project to prevent damage to underground gas, electric, telephone, and cable utility lines. In 2025, DPU investigated 2,645 excavation-related incidents resulting in over $15.4 million in civil penalties, with damage rates reduced by 37.25% since 2018.
Keast Electric EV Charging Station Certification Application
Keast Electric, Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is currently in initial status with an administrative law judge action pending. This certification would authorize the company to operate EV charging infrastructure services in Illinois.
Pittsfield CSG 1 LLC vs Ameren Illinois Company - Distributed Generation Complaint
Pittsfield CSG 1, LLC filed a verified formal complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission against Ameren Illinois Company alleging violations of 83 Illinois Administrative Code Part 466 and Sections 9-101 and 8-401 of the Public Utilities Act. The complaint concerns Ameren's conduct as a utility service provider in the distributed generation context. An Administrative Law Judge has been assigned and action is pending.
North American Power Gas emergency net metering petition
North American Power and Gas, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 6, 2026, seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Net Metering Reports from public disclosure under 83 Ill. Admin. Code 465.40. The petition invokes proprietary treatment provisions applicable to Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers. An Administrative Law Judge action is pending.
Ally Energy Solutions EV Charging Station Certification Application
Ally Energy Solutions, LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case has been assigned docket number P2026-0317 and is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
Legacy Heights applies for distributed generation installer certification
Legacy Heights, LLC has filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The company operates under multiple d/b/a names including Solar by Legacy and Electrical by Legacy. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
Ameren Southern Illinois Service Area Agreement Petition
Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative and Ameren Illinois Company filed a joint petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking approval of a supplemental service area agreement to the existing service area agreements between the two entities. The petition affects electric utility service territories in southern Illinois under the Electric Suppliers Act.
Norris Electric Ameren Joint Service Area Petition
Norris Electric Cooperative and Ameren Illinois Company filed a joint petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking approval of a supplemental service area agreement to modify existing territorial arrangements between the two electric providers. The petition was filed on April 6, 2026 and is currently in initial status pending administrative law judge action.
The Commercial Energy Group Worldwide LLC - Energy Efficiency Installer Certification Application
The Commercial Energy Group Worldwide LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking certification to install energy efficiency measures under Section 16-128B of the Public Utilities Act. The application is for a Certificate for Installers under docket P2026-0313 and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge. The case is in initial status with no determination yet made on the certification request.
Smith Heating Energy Efficiency Installer Certification Application
Smith Heating, Air & Sheet Metal LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install energy efficiency measures under Section 16-128B of the Public Utilities Act. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. This certification would authorize the company to perform energy efficiency installations under Illinois utility regulations.
Affinity Energy Management LLC License Application - ABC Broker
The Illinois Commerce Commission received a license application from Affinity Energy Management LLC under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act. The application seeks licensure as an Agents, Brokers, and Consultants (ABC) entity in the energy sector. The case is currently in Initial status with Administrative Law Judge action pending.
DOE Proposes No New Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office has issued a Notification of Proposed Determination (NOPD) regarding fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE has tentatively determined that amended energy conservation standards for FLBs would not be cost-effective, and therefore proposes not to amend existing standards. The agency is seeking public comments on this determination and associated analyses through June 1, 2026.
BOEM S8219 Public Comment Solicitation - Offshore Energy and Mineral Management
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published document S8219 for public review and comment via Regulations.gov under docket BOEM-2026-0298. The document pertains to BOEM's regulatory activities involving offshore energy development, marine mineral resources, or environmental review processes on the Outer Continental Shelf. Interested parties have until April 17, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed matter.
EIA Requests Extension of Nuclear Fuel Data Survey Form GC-859
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) requests a three-year extension with changes to Form GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Survey (OMB Control No. 1901-0287). The amendment reinstates Section C.2, Projected Assembly Discharges, and requires reporting of at least three cycles to address the five-year gap between survey collections. Comments are due May 6, 2026.
Peterborough Compressor Emissions Re-opener Application Consultation
Ofgem published a consultation on National Gas Transmission's application to modify outputs, delivery dates, and allowances for Peterborough compressor station under Special Condition 3.11, Compressor Emissions Re-opener and Price Control Deliverable. The consultation sets out Ofgem's minded-to position based on evidence presented in June 2025 application. Comments are invited from network companies, gas shippers, consumer groups, and environmental groups until 5 May 2026.
Hopkins v. Rocky Mountain Power - Utility Complaint
Mark Hopkins, on behalf of Central Park LLC, filed a formal complaint against Rocky Mountain Power with the Utah Public Service Commission under Docket No. 26-035-10. The Division of Public Utilities and Rocky Mountain Power filed responsive comments and a motion to dismiss by April 6, 2026. This is a routine individual customer complaint proceeding before the state utility regulator.
Avista Corporation Environmental Assessment Availability
FERC published a notice announcing the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Avista Corporation's Project No. 2545-205. The EA is available for public review and comment in Docket No. Project No. 2545-205. This notice is part of FERC's procedural requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act for hydroelectric license proceedings.
Combined Notice of Filings
FERC published a combined notice listing multiple regulatory filings submitted for the period April 1-7, 2026. The notice catalogs various applications, requests, and complaints filed with the Commission under its jurisdiction over interstate natural gas pipelines, electricity transmission, hydroelectric projects, and oil pipelines. This is an informational listing providing transparency on pending filings.
Combined Notice of Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a Combined Notice of Filings listing documents received by the Commission. The notice catalogs various proceedings and filings submitted to the agency for the period ending April 1, 2026. This is a routine administrative listing with no new regulatory requirements.
Transmission Formula Rate Processes Staff Workshop Notice
FERC issued a supplemental notice on April 7, 2026 announcing a staff-led workshop on transmission formula rate processes under Docket No. AD26-5-000. The workshop continues FERC's outreach effort to gather stakeholder input on formula rate implementation issues. This is an informational event open to all interested parties with no new compliance obligations created.
ALLETE Inc. Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Application Procedural Schedule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice announcing that ALLETE Inc.'s application for relicensing of hydroelectric Project No. 2663-067 has been tendered for filing. The notice establishes a procedural schedule for the relicensing proceeding and sets a deadline for submission of final amendments. This is a standard administrative notice initiating the formal review process.
ALLETE Inc Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Notice
FERC published a notice establishing a procedural schedule for ALLETE Inc.'s relicensing application for Project No. 2454-088 (hydroelectric). The notice sets a May 8, 2026 deadline for submission of final amendments. This is a standard administrative step in the hydropower relicensing process.
ALLETE Inc Hydroelectric Relicensing Application Notice
FERC published a notice that ALLETE Inc filed a relicensing application for Project No. 2532-098, a hydroelectric project. The Commission accepted the application for filing and established a procedural schedule including deadlines for interventions, protests, and comments. This is a standard hydroelectric license renewal proceeding under the Federal Power Act.
FERC-538 Gas Pipeline Certificate Information Collection Extension
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a notice requesting comments on the extension of FERC-538, the information collection related to natural gas pipeline certificate applications. The notice opens a 30-day comment period closing May 7, 2026. Gas pipeline certificate holders and industry stakeholders may submit comments on the necessity and burden of the existing collection requirements.
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Application Intervention Deadline
FERC published a notice establishing the intervention deadline for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.'s natural gas pipeline application under Docket No. CP26-153-000. The notice invites potential intervenors to file motions to intervene by the specified deadline. This is a standard procedural notice for a pipeline certificate proceeding.
Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Clinch River Nuclear Unit 1
The NRC issued a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River Nuclear Site Unit 1 construction permit application. The SEIS evaluates environmental impacts of constructing one GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Roane County, Tennessee. The document is available in ADAMS under Accession No. ML26035A285.
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-80 and DPR-82 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The renewed licenses authorize continued operation at reactor core power levels not exceeding 3,411 megawatts thermal. The NRC prepared a Record of Decision supporting the license renewal based on the final supplemental environmental impact statement.
Ameren Missouri Fuel Adjustment Request Intervention Deadline
The Missouri Public Service Commission set an intervention deadline of April 16, 2026, for parties wishing to participate in Ameren Missouri's Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause proceedings. Ameren Missouri filed direct testimony and a revised tariff sheet on April 1, 2026, proposing an updated fuel adjustment rate with a requested effective date of June 1, 2026.
Missouri PSC Sets Liberty Empire Fuel Adjustment Intervention Deadline
The Missouri Public Service Commission set an intervention deadline of April 17, 2026, for cases filed by The Empire District Electric Company (d/b/a Liberty Empire) requesting adjustments under its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause. The utility submitted direct testimony and a revised tariff sheet on April 1, 2026, proposing updated fuel adjustment rates with a requested effective date of June 1, 2026.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings
FERC received multiple natural gas pipeline rate filings including Southwest Gas Corporation's amended Statement of Operating Conditions under § 284.123(g) effective April 1, 2026, and rate filings from eleven other pipeline companies. The Southwest Gas filing has a protest deadline of June 1, 2026, while other filings have comment deadlines of April 13, 2026.
Electric Corporate and Generator Filings - FERC Notice
FERC issued a notice of electric corporate filings, exempt wholesale generator certifications, and rate filings received on April 6, 2026. The notice covers 3 corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 4 exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (including SR Quincy Valley, Hornet Solar, USS Hampden Solar, and USS Tallgrass Solar), and multiple rate filings by entities including Rosewater Wind Farm, West Deptford Energy, and various power companies. Comment deadlines range from April 20 to May 29, 2026.
Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project License Application
FERC issued a notice that Big Wood Canal Company filed a new major license application for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-3407-088) located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho. The project consists of a dam, 3,740-acre reservoir, and three generating units with combined capacity of 9.0 megawatts. The deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests is June 1, 2026.
Gulf South Pipeline Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement
FERC published a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Gulf South Pipeline Project in Mississippi, assessing the environmental effects of proposed pipeline construction and compressor station modifications. The draft EIS evaluates new 8.1-mile and 102.9-mile pipeline segments, four new compressor stations totaling over 109,000 hp, and related infrastructure. Public comments are due by May 25, 2026.