Energy & Utilities

CESL Energy HoldCo Emergency Waiver Petition - Distributed Generation

The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed an emergency petition filed by CESL Energy HoldCo, LLC on April 1, 2026, seeking a waiver of certain requirements under 83 Ill. Admin. Code Part 466. The petition, filed on behalf of the City of East St. Louis and CESL Site 3, LLC, concerns procedural and timing provisions related to distributed generation. An Administrative Law Judge action is pending.

Wholesale Energy Costs and Your Bills

Ofgem published a blog post explaining how wholesale energy costs comprise approximately 40% of consumer energy bills in Great Britain. The post covers the energy price cap mechanism, wholesale market dynamics, LNG supply diversification, and the relationship between gas prices and electricity costs. No new regulatory obligations are imposed.

Markets Data Definitions for Energy Suppliers

Ofgem published the Markets Data Definitions, a transparency document providing high-level terminology definitions for energy suppliers submitting data to Markets collections. The document supports consistent interpretation of data requests but explicitly does not introduce new requirements, replace guidance, or override licence conditions.

Energy Code Reform Phase 1: Transitional Measures and Code Changes

Ofgem has published a consultation on phase 1 transitional measures and code changes for energy code governance reform. The consultation covers proposed modifications to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) and Retail Energy Code (REC), along with amended licence conditions for phase 1 code manager candidates. Responses are due by 15 May 2026.

Second Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement for Energy Industry Codes

Ofgem published a consultation on the draft second preliminary Strategic Direction Statement (SDS) for energy industry codes. The consultation seeks feedback on the proposed categorisation of policy areas and whether any key areas requiring code changes are missing from the assessment. Comments are due by 28 May 2026. This follows the first preliminary SDS published in August 2025 and supports transition to a new code governance framework under the Energy Act 2023.

Renewables Obligation Supplier Guidance - CPI Replaces RPI

Ofgem has updated its Renewables Obligation (RO) supplier guidance to replace the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for calculating annual adjustments to the buyout price and mutualisation ceiling. The guidance applies to all licensed electricity suppliers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is a technical update to the inflation indexation methodology used in the scheme.

Guidance for Agents on Renewables Obligation for Microgenerators 50kW or Less

Ofgem updated guidance for agents acting on behalf of operators of renewable microgenerators (≤50kW) under the Renewables Obligation scheme. The guidance reflects a change in the inflation index used for annual adjustments to buyout prices and mutualisation ceilings, switching from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI). Minor operational process updates for Northern Ireland and Great Britain agents are also included.

DOE Implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Evaluation

The DOE Office of Inspector General published Evaluation DOE-OIG-26-28 finding that the Department of Energy took necessary actions to implement the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The evaluation, conducted as part of a joint review with the Intelligence Community IG covering seven executive agencies, confirmed DOE's policies and procedures for sharing cyber threat indicators were sufficient, including requirements for PII removal. No formal recommendations were made due to satisfactory compliance.

Eaton Fiber Idaho CPCN Application Conditional Denial

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36986 conditionally denying Eaton Fiber Idaho, LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications services. The Commission found the application deficient under IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and granted the Company 21 days from service date to submit additional documentation for further consideration. No public comments were received.

SOS hearings, cases 9056/9064, Type I/II procurement

SOS hearings, cases 9056/9064, Type I/II procurement