Energy & Utilities

Administrative Session Agenda

The Georgia Public Service Commission published its administrative session agenda for April 7, 2026. The session will cover routine regulatory matters under PSC jurisdiction including electric utilities, natural gas, telecommunications, and consumer complaints. No new compliance obligations or deadlines are established by this notice.

Combined Notice of Filings - Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports

FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings announcing receipt of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings from multiple pipeline companies including Southwest Gas Corporation, El Paso Natural Gas Company, Pine Needle LNG Company, and others. The notice covers rate filings under §284.123(g) and §4(d), compliance filings, annual fuel and electric power tracker filings, and negotiated rate agreements.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project

FERC released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC and Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. The project involves natural gas pipeline modifications in Mississippi, including facility abandonments, new compressor installation, and measurement modifications. Public comments on the draft EIS are due by May 25, 2026.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published Combined Notice of Filings #1 listing 847 entries received on March 30-31, 2026. The notice covers electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (including solar projects), and electric rate filings. No regulatory action is being taken; this is an administrative notice informing the public of filings received.

Form GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Collection Extension

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on extending the information collection for Form GC-859, Nuclear Fuel Data. This form collects data on nuclear fuel supply, acquisition, fabrication, inventory, and high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. The comment period closes on May 6, 2026.

Petroleum Supply Reporting System Extension

EIA published a notice seeking public comment on a three-year extension of its Petroleum Supply Reporting System (PSRS), OMB Control Number 1905-0165. The PSRS consists of seven weekly surveys, eight monthly surveys, and two annual surveys covering crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels data from operators. Comments are due May 4, 2026.

Solarcol LLC Distributed Generation Installer Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from Solarcol LLC to operate as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. No compliance deadlines or penalties apply to this filing.

Nicor Gas $250M Long-Term Debt Authorization Petition

The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed a petition by Northern Illinois Gas Company (d/b/a Nicor Gas Company) seeking authority to issue up to $250 million in long-term debt pursuant to Section 6-102(b) of the Public Utilities Act. The petition was filed on April 3, 2026, under docket P2026-0312, and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Thors Electrical LLC EV Charging Station Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received an application from Thors Electrical LLC for 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 P2026-0311 and is currently pending administrative law judge review.

Wide Voice LLC Petition for Emergency Confidential Treatment of Annual Report

Wide Voice, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for at least two years. The petition cites the need to safeguard highly proprietary information. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.