Energy & Utilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.