Energy & Utilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.