Energy & Utilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.