Rate cases and utility bills
Everything filed under markets in our energy coverage, the 23 reports filed on it so far.
Hochul and Blakeman clash over energy policy as New York bills rise
In a final debate, Governor Kathy Hochul defended her clean energy strategy while challenger Bruce Blakeman blamed renewables for high costs and...
Duke Energy's Clean Transition Tariff Proposal Fails to Materialize
Duke Energy's proposed clean transition tariff for large customers in the Carolinas has been omitted from its final rate plan.
U.S. Winter Heating Costs Forecast to Diverge by Fuel Type
U.S. households face sharply different heating bills this winter, with natural gas and propane users saving while heating oil and electricity costs...
Virginia Clean Energy Plan Balances Data Center Demand
Governor Abigail Spanberger's new energy plan models four utility pathways to net-zero carbon by 2050.
Rune deploys modular data centers to use otherwise wasted renewable power
Startup Rune is deploying modular data centers that plug directly into utility-scale solar and wind farms.
Texas PUC Softens Data Center Grid Interconnection Rules
The Texas Public Utility Commission has adopted final interconnection rules for large loads.
Alabama Power Profits Soar as Utility Reform Bill Fails
Alabama Power reported $860 million in profit for the first half of 2026, a 14% increase.
Ohio power bills rise on questionable data center forecasts
Critics challenge Ohio utilities' soaring electricity demand forecasts, driven by speculative data center projects.
Texas, Washington Lead U.S. Electricity Generation Surge
U.S. Utility-scale electricity generation rose 2.1% in the first half of 2026, driven by data centers and large users.
Utilities Must Scrutinize Advanced Reactor Risks, Report Says
A new analysis advises utility executives to evaluate advanced nuclear reactors on three key dimensions, including capital efficiency and fuel...
National Grid Defends Separate Gas and Electric Forecasts
National Grid's general counsel argues that differing gas and electric load forecasts are a necessary part of responsible utility planning.
PG&E Flex Connect pilot sees high customer demand
Pacific Gas & Electric's flexible interconnection pilot, which offers faster grid hookups in exchange for allowing the utility to limit capacity...
PSE&G launches home battery financing
New Jersey utility PSE&G unveiled GridSmart, a program offering a $5,000 incentive and 0% on-bill financing for customer-owned home batteries.
Texas Data Centers Face New Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state's Public Utility Commission to audit data center interconnection requests.
Duke Energy Florida delays large load rate
Duke Energy Florida has asked state regulators to postpone setting a new rate for large customers like data centers.
Alabama Power Markets Surveillance Cameras
Alabama Power has partnered with over 80 municipalities to install and maintain Flock Safety surveillance cameras on its utility poles.
Utility Forecasts Drive Higher Bills in New York
In New York state, infrastructure costs make up 75% of heating bills, and a study says utility forecasts are driving them higher.
Illinois Leads the Way in Community Solar on Storage Units
Illinois is making strides in community solar by installing solar panels on storage units, with a goal of 100% clean power by 2050. The state's...
California Advances Bills to Regulate Data Centers' Impact on Energy Prices
Two bills aimed at regulating the impact of data centers on energy prices in California have advanced in the state legislature, despite opposition...
Duke Energy's Rate Hike Proposal Sparks Concern for Low-Income Customers
Duke Energy's proposed rate hike in North Carolina has sparked concern among low-income customers.
Utilities Can Eliminate EV 'Renter's Penalty' by Modernizing Affordability Programs
GRID Alternatives and the Smart Electric Power Alliance have released a utility playbook outlining strategies for implementing driver-based programs...
Utilities Face Engineering Capacity Constraints as Capital Expenditure Investments Grow
Utility capital expenditure investments are increasing, but engineering headcount is not keeping pace, leading to throughput bottlenecks in...
Xcel Asks Colorado Supreme Court to Facilitate Wind Farm Interconnection
Xcel Energy's Public Service Co. of Colorado has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in on an eminent domain dispute that is preventing the...