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Water District Commissioner Training Seminar Credit Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued Order Case No. 2026-00075 approving a water personnel training seminar conducted March 17-18, 2026, for 6 credit hours of water district management training and 6 hours of new water district commissioner training per day. The order directs attendees in Appendix B to receive credit for hours attended. This administrative order affects water district commissioners in Kentucky who must complete mandatory training under KRS 74.020.

Verizon Wireless Information Request - Monroe County Wireless Facility

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an information request to Horvath Towers VI, LLC and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless regarding their application to construct a wireless communications facility in Monroe County. The Joint Applicants must provide a status update on property owner notification and file responses electronically by April 24, 2026.

MidAmerican Energy Proposed General Increase Electric Rates P2026-0331

The Illinois Commerce Commission filed MidAmerican Energy Company's proposed general rate increase case P2026-0331 on April 9, 2026. The utility filed tariffs on March 20, 2026 seeking to increase electric rates and revise certain terms and conditions. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge pending action and a suspension end date of August 16, 2026.

Surf ABS Asset Entity LLC Illinois Telecommunications Certificate Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission has received an application from Surf ABS Asset Entity LLC seeking a Certificate of Interexchange Authority to operate as a Facilities Based Carrier of telecommunications services throughout Illinois. The application (Docket P2026-0333) was filed on April 9, 2026, under multiple statutory provisions including 8-406, 13-403 through 13-405, and related sections. The matter is currently pending initial review before an Administrative Law Judge.

MidAmerican Energy Proposed Gas Rate Increase

MidAmerican Energy Company filed a proposed general gas rate increase with the Illinois Commerce Commission under Docket P2026-0332 on April 9, 2026. The filing seeks approval for revised gas rates and changes to certain terms and conditions of service. The case is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge with the suspension period ending August 16, 2026.

Updated REMIT Framework Strengthens Trust in EU Energy Markets

ACER announced the entry into force of updated REMIT secondary legislation on April 29, 2026, comprising a recast Implementing Regulation and a new Delegated Regulation. These amendments update wholesale energy market data reporting obligations for all reporting parties including market participants, organised market places, and registered reporting mechanisms. ACER published accompanying open letters to support compliance with the new framework.

Heat Networks Operators Must Report Data Quarterly, Annually

Ofgem has published guidance requiring heat network operators and suppliers to submit data on both quarterly and annual bases starting Autumn 2026. The regulator will issue a Request for Information to all registered operators before the first reporting window opens, notifying them of their reporting obligations and providing access to the full list of required data points. This data reporting regime is designed to enable ongoing market supervision and protect customer interests.

Heat Networks Operator Guidance: Help and Support from Ofgem

Ofgem published guidance on 9 April 2026 providing heat network operators and suppliers with information on available support, including how to contact Ofgem for general queries, technical issues with the digital registration service, and compliance-related questions. The guidance clarifies what Ofgem can and cannot assist with regarding heat network regulation.

Heat Network Operators Must Register by 26 January 2027

Ofgem published guidance requiring heat network operators and suppliers to register details about their organisation, ownership, financial resilience, and consumer protection arrangements by 26 January 2027. Registration opens April 2026 via Ofgem's digital service 'Comply with heat networks consumer protection regulations'. Operators must create GOV.UK One Login accounts and nominate a regulatory contact.

Heat Network Operators Must Notify Ofgem of Changes to Registration

Ofgem published guidance requiring heat network operators and suppliers to notify the regulator of material changes affecting their registration. Operators must report transfers of responsibility, network removals, fuel or technology changes, and organisational changes. Changes are reported via email to heatnetworkregulations@ofgem.gov.uk. Operators may update certain non-material information directly in the digital service.