Legacy Sweetwater, Inc. Water Rate Case - Docket No. 25-2280-03
Legacy Sweetwater, Inc. filed an application with the Utah PSC requesting a general rate increase, interim rate increase, and approval of a new tariff for its water utility services. The docket includes customer comments submitted between August and September 2025, Division of Public Utilities filings, and an action request with an April 9, 2026 deadline. The PSC will review the application and supporting documentation before issuing a rate decision.
Farhood Samimi v. Rocky Mountain Power - Formal Complaint
Farhood Samimi filed a formal complaint against Rocky Mountain Power with the Utah Public Service Commission. Rocky Mountain Power responded with an Answer and Motion to Dismiss on April 8, 2026. The PSC has established a comment period with an Action Request due April 9, 2026.
Rocky Mountain Power 2026 Deferred Accounting Order Application
The Utah Public Service Commission docketed Rocky Mountain Power's application for a Deferred Accounting Order regarding the 2026 Inter-Jurisdictional Allocation Protocol. The application was filed on December 31, 2025. The Utah Association of Energy Users and Utah Large Customer Group have been granted intervention status in the proceeding.
Browns v. Frontier North Inc. - Right-of-Way Installation Complaint
The Browns filed a complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission against Frontier North Inc. regarding installation work performed in a right-of-way on their property in Macomb, Illinois in May 2025. The case is classified as a Local Exchange Carrier complaint and is currently pending Administrative Law Judge action.
Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC - Petition to Withdraw Telecom Certificates and Cancel Tariffs
Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking approval to withdraw its Certificates of Local Exchange and Interexchange Service Authority and cancel its tariffs. The company filed under the abandon service as public utility/telephone carrier procedure (13-406). The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. This proceeding will determine whether to grant full abandonment authority to the inter-exchange and local exchange carrier.
AK Electric Inc EV Charging Station Certification Application
AK Electric Inc filed a certification application with the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 8, 2026, seeking authority to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application (Docket P2026-0328) is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
Maplewood Services Inc - Energy Efficiency Installer Certification
Maplewood Services Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install energy efficiency measures under Section 16-128B of the Public Utilities Act. The case is categorized as an administrative certification proceeding with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. This is a routine licensing matter for energy efficiency installers in Illinois.
Powertron Electric Limited Liability Company Energy Efficiency Certification Application
Powertron Electric Limited Liability Company 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. The filing represents a routine certification request from an energy efficiency installer seeking authority to operate in Illinois.
Duke Energy Indiana Fuel Adjustment Charge Approved April-June 2026
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Duke Energy Indiana's fuel adjustment charge for the April-June 2026 billing period. The order establishes the adjusted rate based on the company's actual fuel costs of $0.034944 per kWh and authorized jurisdictional net operating income. This affects Duke Energy Indiana's electric customers and steam service to International Paper.
Commission Authorizes Law Judges to Conduct Hearings in Assigned Cases
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order formally authorizing Commissioners and Administrative Law Judges to conduct hearings in assigned cases pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-1-3(e). The order references a case assignment list covering various utility matters including municipal water, gas, electric, and related tariff and rate proceedings. This is a procedural order delegating statutory hearing authority to individual adjudicators.
FPSC to Hold April 7 Commission Conference in Tallahassee
The Florida Public Service Commission announced it will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Betty Easley Conference Center in Tallahassee, followed by an Internal Affairs meeting. The conference will address items on the FPSC agenda with public comment opportunities available.
ACN Communication Services Proposes Residential and Business Rate Increases
The Utah Public Service Commission posted ACN Communication Services, LLC's rate increase filing (Docket No. 26-2405-P01) seeking approval to raise monthly recurring charges for residential and business local exchange service plans. The filing, dated April 7, 2026, includes a cover letter, price list, and customer notice attachment. The PSC has made these documents available for review while the rate adjustment request undergoes regulatory review.
Formal Complaint Thomas LaCoss vs Rocky Mountain Power
Thomas and Kimberly LaCoss filed a formal complaint with the Utah Public Service Commission against Rocky Mountain Power. The utility filed a redacted answer and motion to dismiss on April 8, 2026, in response to the complaint. An action request was issued with a compliance deadline of April 9, 2026.
Rocky Mountain Power 2026 Energy Balancing Account Application
The Utah Public Service Commission opened Docket No. 26-035-01 to review Rocky Mountain Power's application for approval of its 2026 Energy Balancing Account. The Energy Balancing Account is a regulatory mechanism that tracks differences between actual and forecasted costs for rate-setting purposes. Utah Clean Energy filed a petition to intervene in the proceeding.
Bear Claw Water System LLC Granted CPCN and Rate Approval in Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36996 conditionally approving Bear Claw Water System's current rate of $50 per customer per month for its residential water system serving 24 lots in Bonner County near Clark Fork. Staff conducted an audit of operating expenses and plant-in-service for the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2025, concluding the current rate likely produces revenues below levels necessary for continued operation. The order requires the company to submit a completed facility plan and begin monthly pressure monitoring.
Idaho Power Bennett Gas Expansion 167 MW Approved
Idaho PUC issued Certificate No. 567 authorizing Idaho Power Company to expand the Bennett Mountain Power Plant with a natural gas facility providing up to 167 megawatts of generation capacity. The certificate, effective April 7, 2026, approves the Bennett Gas Expansion Project to address an identified capacity deficit projected for 2028.
Sunset of Aircraft Impact Assessment Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants
The NRC has issued a final rule inserting a conditional sunset date into 10 CFR 50.150 for aircraft impact assessment requirements at nuclear power plants. This action responds to Executive Order 14270 on zero-based regulatory budgeting. The rule addresses significant adverse comments received on an earlier withdrawn direct final rule. Affected nuclear facilities must comply by the effective date of April 8, 2026.
NRC Exemption for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Unit No. 2 License Renewal
The NRC issued an exemption removing the requirement for Duke Energy to refer its subsequent license renewal application for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Unit No. 2 to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for review and report. The exemption applies to Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-23 and streamlines the renewal process for the South Carolina nuclear facility.
NRC Renews Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Operating Licenses
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 up to 3,411 megawatts thermal, with a supporting Record of Decision prepared by the NRC.
Final SEIS for Clinch River Nuclear Site Unit 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, issued a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Tennessee Valley Authority's proposed Clinch River Nuclear Site Unit 1 small modular reactor in Roane County, Tennessee. The SEIS evaluates environmental impacts from constructing one GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor. The final SEIS is available as of April 1, 2026.
FERC Electric Rate Filings Combined Notice, April 8
FERC electric rate filings, combined notice, April 8
New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corp Section 206 Proceeding
FERC issued an order on April 3, 2026, in Docket No. EL26-50-000 instituting a Section 206 investigation under the Federal Power Act to examine whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The refund effective date is set to the date of Federal Register publication. Interested parties have 21 days from the order issuance to file interventions.
Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, proposed by Sabine Pass Liquefaction and affiliated companies. The project would expand an existing LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana with three new liquefaction trains, construct a 55.6-mile natural gas pipeline across Texas and Louisiana, and add new compressor and meter stations. Public comments on the draft EIS are requested by May 26, 2026.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings - April 8
FERC posted natural gas pipeline rate filings from Gillis Hub Pipeline LLC (Docket RP26-747-000) proposing a negotiated rate conforming interconnect agreement effective April 1, 2026, and El Paso Natural Gas Company LLC (Docket RP26-748-000) filing a negotiated rate agreement update for April-June 2026 effective April 6, 2026. Public comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on April 14, 2026.
Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects EIS Scoping Notice
FERC announced the opening of a scoping process for a new Environmental Impact Statement covering the Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects. The projects, proposed by Constitution Pipeline Company and Iroquois Gas Transmission System, would span Pennsylvania and New York. FERC is soliciting public comments by May 4, 2026 on environmental changes since the 2014 final EIS to determine what additional analysis may be required.
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Abandonment by Sale Application
FERC published notice of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline's application under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act for abandonment by sale of 61 domestic (farm tap) meters to Spire Missouri, Inc. The meters are located across 10 counties in Missouri. Southern Star estimates the project cost at $264,000. The public comment period and motion to intervene deadline is April 23, 2026.
Progress Update: Independent Audit of Drax Phase One Complete
Ofgem published a progress update on Phase one of the independent external audit of Drax Power Limited conducted by Forvis Mazars. Phase one covers forest type and sawlog content data from Canadian supply chains for compliance period April 2023 to March 2024 (CP22) under the Renewables Obligation scheme. The audit follows a prior enforcement investigation where Drax paid £25 million into Ofgem's Voluntary Redress Fund for misreporting forest type and sawlog data.
B&N Electric EV Charging Station Certification Application
B&N Electric, Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is assigned docket number P2026-0324 and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge with initial status.
STEAM Connect LLC installer certification application pending review
The Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from STEAM Connect LLC seeking authority as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application is currently in initial review status with an Administrative Law Judge assigned. No determination has been made on the merits of the application.
Sentinel Electrical EV Charging Station Certification Application
Sentinel Electrical Solution Incorporated filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging stations under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application is currently in initial review status with an administrative law judge action pending.
FERC-538 Gas Pipeline Certificates: Section 7(a) Information Collection Extension
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on extending its information collection FERC-538 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Section 7(a) Mandatory Initial Service) for three years under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers applications for natural gas companies to extend transportation facilities and provide service to municipalities or persons. No changes to current reporting requirements are proposed. Comments are due May 7, 2026.
ALLETE Little Falls Hydroelectric Project License Application
ALLETE Inc. filed a new major license application with FERC on March 24, 2026, for the Little Falls Hydroelectric Project (P-2532) on the Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. The project has a total installed capacity of 4.72 MW across two powerhouses generating approximately 30,583 MWh annually. FERC is soliciting interventions and comments from interested parties.
Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings - Comment Deadline April 13, 2026
FERC received 14 natural gas pipeline rate filings from major pipeline operators including Columbia Gas Transmission, Rover Pipeline LLC, Texas Eastern Transmission, ANR Pipeline Company, Gulf South Pipeline, and others. The filings under Section 4(d) of the Natural Gas Act cover negotiated rate agreements and capacity release agreements to be effective April 1, 2026. Public comments are due by 5 p.m. ET on April 13, 2026.
Avista Corp Spokane River Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment
FERC staff prepared an Environmental Assessment for Avista Corporation's non-capacity amendment application to Project No. 2545 on the Spokane River. The proposed action involves rehabilitating the North Channel Dam by replacing all spillway gates. The project spans Spokane, Lincoln, and Stevens counties in Washington and Kootenai and Benewah counties in Idaho, including tribal lands. Public comments are due May 4, 2026.
ALLETE Inc Hydroelectric Relicensing Application - Sylvan Project
FERC published notice that ALLETE Inc filed a new major license application for the Sylvan Hydroelectric Project (P-2454) on the Crow Wing River in Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. The project has three 600-kilowatt generating units with a total installed capacity of 1.8 megawatts. The application is available for public inspection via the Commission's eLibrary system.
ALLETE Hydroelectric Relicensing Application - Pillager Project
FERC issued a notice of ALLETE Inc.'s application for a new major license to continue operating the Pillager Hydroelectric Project (P-2663) on the Crow Wing River in Cass and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. The project has 1.52 MW installed capacity and produces approximately 7,601 MWh annually. The application will proceed through FERC's environmental review and licensing process with a target decision schedule extending to September 2026.
Florida Power & Light filing, deadline Apr 22
Florida Power & Light filing, deadline Apr 22
FERC Workshop on Transmission Formula Rate Processes - May 12, 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a staff workshop on electric transmission formula rate processes scheduled for May 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The workshop will cover formula rate mechanics, implementation protocols, annual updates, audit programs, common compliance issues, and regulatory accounting. The event will be held in hybrid format at FERC headquarters in Washington, DC, or virtually, with no attendance fee.
OFTO Projects and Cap and Floor Interconnectors: IDC Rates 2026-2027
Ofgem published updated Interest During Construction (IDC) rates for 2026-2027 affecting offshore electricity transmission (OFTO) projects and Window 3 cap and floor electricity interconnectors. The IDC rate for OFTO projects is set at 9.55% (pre-tax, nominal), reduced from 9.74% in 2025-2026. The IDC rate for Window 3 interconnectors is set at 5.49% (vanilla, real-CPIH), increased from 5.37% in 2025-2026. These rates apply to projects reaching Final Investment Decision (FID) during the 2026-2027 period.
Warm Home Discount Guidance 2026: Draft for Comment
Ofgem has published draft Warm Home Discount guidance for 2026, seeking stakeholder feedback before finalising documents for England & Wales and Scotland. The guidance reflects amendments to WHD regulations following the government decision to expand the scheme from 2026 to 2031. Responses are requested by 8 May 2026.
Combined Notice of Filings #1 - Electric Rate Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Combined Notice of Filings listing multiple electric rate filings received in early April 2026. The filings include responses to deficiency letters, show cause order responses, compliance filings regarding ownership transfers and effective dates, and tariff amendments primarily involving PJM Interconnection generating agreements. Comment deadlines range from April 17 to April 24, 2026.
Combined Notice of Filings - Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Proceedings
FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings announcing receipt of two natural gas pipeline rate filings. Gillis Hub Pipeline, LLC submitted a negotiated rate agreement filing (Docket RP26-747-000) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. submitted a negotiated rate agreement update (Docket RP26-748-000). Both filings are under Section 4(d) rate procedures and seek rate adjustments for gas transportation services.
New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation - Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
FERC issued an order instituting a Section 206 proceeding (Docket No. EL26-50-000) to investigate whether New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation's market-based rate authority remains just and reasonable. The refund effective date is established as the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Interested persons have 21 days from the order issuance date to file notices of intervention or motions to intervene.
Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects - Notice of Scoping Period
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opened a scoping period for the proposed Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects, seeking public comments on environmental issues that have changed since the 2014 final Environmental Impact Statement. Constitution Pipeline Company and Iroquois Gas Transmission System filed petitions in December 2025 and February 2026 seeking reissuance of certificates for pipeline construction in Pennsylvania and New York. FERC staff will prepare an environmental document to assess updated conditions and determine how to respond to the petitions.
Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available
FERC has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, a major LNG liquefaction and pipeline expansion in Cameron Parish, Louisiana and Liberty, Chambers, and Jefferson Counties, Texas. The project proposes adding three new liquefaction trains to the existing SPLNG Terminal, constructing a 55.6-mile natural gas pipeline, and building associated compressor and meter stations. Public comments on the draft EIS are due by May 26, 2026.
Delta Natural Gas Confidential Treatment Order
The Kentucky PSC granted Delta Natural Gas Company's motion for confidential treatment of gas supplier identities, pricing, interconnections, and volumes in their Gas Cost Recovery Rate Quarterly Report filed September 27, 2024. The confidential information is exempted from public disclosure under KRS 61.878(1)(c)(1) indefinitely, as public disclosure could impair Delta's competitive position in negotiating future gas supply contracts at favorable prices.
Delta Natural Gas Confidential Supplier Treatment Order
The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc.'s motion for confidential treatment of redacted portions of its Gas Cost Recovery Rate Quarterly Report, specifically supplier identities, invoices, pricing, interconnections, and volumes. The Commission found the information meets the criteria for exemption from public disclosure under KRS 61.878(1)(c)(1) as confidential proprietary information that would cause competitive harm if disclosed.
Kevin Wilkins LG&E Complaint Dismissed by PSC
The Kentucky Public Service Commission dismissed without prejudice a complaint filed by Kevin Wilkins against Louisville Gas and Electric Company concerning gas service connection at a Louisville property. The complaint was dismissed because it failed to state a violation, was filed by someone other than the property owner (Wilkins LLC), lacked required legal representation under Kentucky administrative law, and the complainant failed to amend the complaint within the allotted 20-day period.
Meffert v. Salt River Electric - Billing Complaint
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a final order resolving Case No. 2025-00130, a billing complaint filed by Jennifer Lee Hawks Meffert against Salt River Electric Cooperative Corporation. The Commission determined that Ms. Meffert was improperly billed for a metal halide security light on her property and ordered appropriate remedies. Salt River Electric had previously credited Ms. Meffert's account $298.57 for 24 months of light charges.
Big Rivers Electric withdraws fossil fuel unit retirement filing, case closed
The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted Big Rivers Electric Corporation's motion to withdraw its filing seeking approval to retire a fossil fuel-fired electric generating unit and establish a regulatory asset. The Commission entered the order on April 7, 2026, closing Case No. 2025-00314 and removing it from the docket without prejudice. BREC indicated plans to refile after completing additional internal review and preparation of supporting documentation.
Idaho Power Applies for Natural Gas Power Plant Certificates
Idaho Power submitted an application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking certificates of public convenience and necessity for two natural gas-fueled power plants in Idaho. The South Hills Power Plant in Twin Falls County would provide 222 megawatts with commercial operation targeted for June 1, 2029, while the Peregrine Power Plant in Elmore County would provide 430 megawatts with commercial operation targeted for June 1, 2030. The utility states the plants are needed to offset growing capacity deficits and represent the least-cost, least-risk options.