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CenterPoint Energy Indiana South seeks electric rate adjustment approval

CenterPoint Energy Indiana South has petitioned the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for approval to adjust its electric service rates through its Tax Adjustment Rider (TAR). The adjustment seeks to pass back eligible federal and state excess accumulated deferred income tax and production tax credits associated with renewable energy projects for the period of March 2026 through February 2027.

Duke Energy and UDWI REMC Service Area Boundary Modification

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a joint petition from Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation to modify their service area boundaries in Monroe County, Indiana. The modification aims to improve service efficiency for a specific customer location.

TAG Mobility, LLC - Designation as Eligible Telecommunications Carrier

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved TAG Mobility, LLC d/b/a TAG Mobile's application to be designated as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC). This designation allows TAG Mobile to receive federal Universal Service Fund support for its Lifeline wireless services in Indiana.

Indiana PUC Announces Inquiry on Energy Affordability

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has announced an investigative inquiry into energy affordability, scheduled for March 24, 2026. The inquiry will involve presentations from the five largest investor-owned utilities regarding usage, rates, and potential solutions to rising energy costs.

Indiana PUC Announces Investigative Inquiry on Energy Affordability

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will host a press conference to announce an investigative inquiry into energy affordability. The inquiry will involve the state's five largest investor-owned utilities presenting on usage, rates, and potential short-term solutions to rising energy costs.

Public Comment on Bloomington Water Rates and Financing

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is seeking public comment on Bloomington Municipal Water's petition to increase water rates and approve financing for system improvements. A field hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2026, in Bloomington.

Public Comment Opportunity: American Suburban Utilities Rate Case

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is providing an opportunity for public comment on American Suburban Utilities, Inc.'s petition to increase wastewater rates and approve financing for system improvements. A field hearing will be held on March 12, 2026, in West Lafayette.

Public Comment on Crossroads Utilities Wastewater Rate Increase

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a wastewater rate increase proposed by Crossroads Utilities, LLC. A field hearing will be held on March 2, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, for ratepayers to voice their opinions.

Utility Hearing for Glenwood Energy - Rate Schedules

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled a public hearing for Glenwood Energy of Oxford, Inc. regarding its Purchased Gas Adjustment Clause, Uncollectible Expense Rider, and Percentage of Income Payment Plan Rider. The hearing is set for March 17, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

NRC Issues SNM License to TRISO-X for Fuel Fabrication Facility

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Special Nuclear Material (SNM) License No. SNM-7007 to TRISO-X, LLC. This license authorizes TRISO-X to operate its Fuel Fabrication Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and to manufacture high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel for a period of 40 years.

NRC Resource Plan for FY 2026-2028 Licensing and Oversight

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2026-02, detailing its resource and budget allocation process for licensing and oversight activities for fiscal years 2026-2028. The notice aims to inform stakeholders about the NRC's review scheduling process and encourage preapplication engagements.

FERC Notice of Virtual Scoping Session for Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a rescheduled virtual scoping session for the Southeast Virginia Energy Storage Project. The comment period for environmental issues has been reopened and will now close on April 3, 2026.

Gulf South Pipeline Company Application Intervention Deadline Notice

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding an application by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC, for its Petal Storage Capacity Amendment Project. The notice establishes an intervention deadline for interested parties concerning proposed amendments to storage capacities and operational capabilities at the Petal Gas Storage Complex in Mississippi.

Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC - Natural Gas Storage Project Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC's application for its Petal Cavern Expansion Project. The project aims to add significant natural gas storage capacity in Mississippi. Interested parties have a deadline to intervene.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company - Request Under Blanket Authorization

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding a request from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) for authorization to construct the Wharton West Expansion Project. The project aims to deliver natural gas to a power plant for conversion from coal to gas. The deadline for protests and interventions is May 11, 2026.

FERC: Blackstone Hydro Associates Withdrawal of Operation Compliance Monitoring Plan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the withdrawal of Blackstone Hydro Associates' Operation Compliance Monitoring Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project. The withdrawal became effective on March 2, 2026, and the proceeding has been terminated.

FERC: Blackstone Hydro Associates Withdraws Fishway Monitoring Plan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the withdrawal of Blackstone Hydro Associates' Downstream Fishway Effectiveness Monitoring Plan for Project No. 3063. The withdrawal became effective on March 2, 2026, terminating the proceeding.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a combined notice of filings, including exempt wholesale generator applications and electric rate filings. Several entities submitted notices of self-certification, non-material changes, and initial rate filings with comment deadlines in April 2026.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published a Sunshine Act meeting notice for a public meeting scheduled for March 19, 2026. The agenda includes administrative matters, customer and market operations, and various electric industry dockets.

FERC Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Hydroelectric Relicense Applications

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice revising the procedural schedule for the relicensing applications of Great Lakes Hydro America, LLC's Ripogenus Hydroelectric Project and Penobscot Mills Hydroelectric Project. The notice updates the target date for issuing the Notice of Acceptance/Ready for Environmental Analysis to June 10, 2026.

FERC-725N Comment Request Revision on Reliability Standards

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comments on proposed revisions to the Mandatory Reliability Standards TPL-008-1, concerning transmission system planning for extreme temperature events. This notice follows a previous comment period that received no responses.

FERC Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined notice of filings for natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. This notice includes a compliance filing from Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P., with a comment deadline of March 24, 2026.

PUCT Publishes Monthly Transmission and Distribution Rates for Consumers

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has launched a new webpage to publish authorized monthly transmission and distribution utility (TDU) rates for consumers. This initiative, mandated by Senate Bill 1664, aims to increase transparency and assist consumers in understanding their electricity bills and shopping for competitive plans.

TX PUC Appoints Temporary Manager for Blue Cereus Water Utility

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) appointed a temporary manager for Blue Cereus LLC, a water utility in Val Verde County, to ensure continuous service. This action was taken due to Blue Cereus' failure to secure water purchase contracts and resolve disputes with its wholesale providers, who threatened to shut off service.

FERC Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings from various applicants, including Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. and High Island Offshore System, L.L.C. These filings concern negotiated rates and surcharges, with comment deadlines approaching.

FERC Revised Schedule for White Pine Pumped Storage Project License

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice revising the schedule for processing the White Pine Pumped Storage Project license application. This revision accounts for an extension granted to White Pine for its hydrogeologic study, pushing key milestones like the Draft NEPA Document to January 2028 and the Final Order issuance to October 19, 2028.

FERC Filings: Titan Solar Energy, Center for Security Policy, and Rate Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received multiple filings, including corporate applications, a formal complaint, and various electric rate filings. These notices cover applications for authorization, responses to deficiency letters, and tariff amendments from several energy companies.

FERC Institutes Section 206 Proceeding for ISO New England Tariff

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has instituted a Section 206 proceeding against ISO New England Inc. (ISO-NE) to investigate its Transmission, Markets and Services Tariff. The proceeding will determine if the tariff is unlawful due to a lack of provisions for correcting erroneous payments or charges to market participants.

DOE Emergency Order Keeps Centralia Coal Plant Open

The Department of Energy issued an emergency order to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia coal plant in Washington available to operate, reversing its scheduled shutdown. This action aims to ensure affordable, reliable, and secure electricity for the Northwest region and mitigate blackout risks.

CPUC Public Forums for Suburban Water Systems Rate Case

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding public forums for customers of Suburban Water Systems to provide comments on the company's rate case. Suburban Water Systems is requesting an approximate 40 percent revenue increase from 2027 to 2029 to cover rising costs and infrastructure replacement.

CCI Network Services Registration and Competitive Classification

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has closed the docket for CCI Network Services, LLC's registration and competitive classification. The filing type was Registration, and the status is now Closed.

EU Energy Market Integration Report

ACER has released its 2026 Monitoring Report on EU energy market integration, highlighting progress in the clean energy transition and persistent challenges. The report details findings on wholesale and household prices, renewable energy growth, price volatility, and gas market stability.

Ofgem Consultation on Draft Licence Conditions for Electricity Storage

Ofgem is seeking views on draft special licence conditions for the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme. This consultation is part of early engagement to refine the conditions before a statutory consultation planned for Q2 2026.

ICC Shares Water Conservation Tips for Fix-a-Leak Week

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinois residents to check for household plumbing leaks during national Fix-a-Leak Week, March 16-22, 2026. The ICC shared tips from the EPA WaterSense program to help detect and fix leaks, potentially reducing water bills by up to 10 percent.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Updates

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has released a new version of its COMcheck-Web software, which supports commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance. The program also highlights available resources such as webinars, infographics, and publications.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Resources and Training

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its website to offer comprehensive resources, training, and technical assistance for energy code adoption and implementation. This includes FAQs, publications, compliance tools, and a help desk for specific inquiries.

DOE Assesses State Energy Code Adoption and Savings

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its assessment methodology for state energy code adoption. The new approach uses a quantitative analysis of energy savings impacts, replacing the previous qualitative review.

DOE Analyzes Building Energy Code Impacts

The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing information on its analysis of energy code impacts on residential and commercial buildings. DOE activities include evaluating energy efficiency and cost savings, formulating methodologies, and issuing determinations on code efficiency.

DOE Initiates SPR Emergency Oil Exchange

The Department of Energy has initiated an emergency oil exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, offering up to 86 million barrels to stabilize global oil supply. This action is part of a larger international release aimed at addressing disruptions in the Middle East.

Reorganization of Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is reorganizing Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This action consolidates and restructures existing regulations to improve clarity and efficiency in the management of federal and Indian offshore and onshore oil and gas resources.

MMS Notice 1010-0106, 30 CFR 253

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0106, which pertains to 30 CFR 253. This notice was posted on September 14, 2010, and relates to regulations concerning offshore operations.

MMS Notice 1010-0183 Comment Period Ended

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued Notice 1010-0183 concerning a comment period that concluded on November 8, 2010. This notice pertains to regulatory filings and does not impose new obligations.

Minerals Management Service Consultation on Proposed Rule

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule concerning offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The comment period closed on October 7, 2010.

MMS Notice on Performance Measures Data

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued a notice regarding performance measures data. This notice provides information and guidance on data collection and reporting for performance measures within the agency's operational scope.

NNSA Notice of Property Amendment for Kansas City Campus New Mexico Operations

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice amending property boundaries for the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) New Mexico Operations (NMO). This action clarifies the jurisdiction and administration of specific Craddock B properties, reinforcing federal law against unauthorized entry and introduction of weapons.

NNSA Notice on Environmental Impact Statement Procedures for Sandia and LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a notice announcing it will not perform certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities for Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This change is due to recent revisions in DOE's NEPA implementing procedures.

Proposed Nuclear Material Transfer from Australia to France

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing a subsequent arrangement to retransfer U.S.-obligated nuclear material from Australia to France for reprocessing. This notice is issued under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and involves specific quantities of enriched uranium and plutonium.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Supplemental EIS on Plutonium Facility at LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced plutonium facility utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The agency is inviting public comment on the scope and alternatives for the SEIS.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Plutonium Pit Production Environmental Impact Statement

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice of intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for plutonium pit production. The agency is seeking public comment on the scope, issues, and alternatives for the PEIS, with a current comment deadline of July 14, 2025.

Proposed 2028 Power Allocations for Parker-Davis Project

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has released proposed 2028 power allocations for the Parker-Davis Project and is seeking public comment. This notice outlines the proposed allocations based on WAPA's Final 2028 Power Marketing Plan and includes a deadline for comments and a public virtual forum.