State public utility commissions
Everything filed under policy in our energy coverage, the 37 reports filed on it so far.
MISO interconnection queue reform proposal seeks FERC approval
MISO proposes accelerating its Definitive Planning Phase-2022 study for 71 GW of legacy projects by raising the penalty-free exit threshold and...
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.
Poland and Bechtel-Westinghouse agree on main terms for first nuclear plant
Poland's state nuclear company and a Bechtel-Westinghouse consortium have agreed on the main commercial terms for the country's first nuclear power...
Public Companies Dominate U.S. Oil and Gas Production
A new analysis shows publicly traded firms, though few in number, account for 68% of Lower 48 states oil and gas output, driven by scale and prime...
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.
Ohio Regulators Approve AES Ohio Ownership Change with Conditions
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved a change in ownership for AES Ohio.
State EV Incentives Expand as Federal Support Withdraws
States are implementing new incentives and financing programs for electric vehicles to counter the rollback of federal tax credits and support.
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.
Maine regulators select 800 MW wind farm and 1.2 GW transmission line
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has selected an 800-megawatt wind farm and a 1.2-gigawatt transmission line project.
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.
California Sues Over Offshore Wind Lease
California's Attorney General and Energy Commission have sued the Trump administration and the Golden State Wind developer over a $120 million deal.
Virginia solar bulk-buy cuts costs
Virginia is the first U.S. state to launch a statewide bulk-purchasing program for rooftop solar.
Texas Data Centers Face New Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state's Public Utility Commission to audit data center interconnection requests.
California Dairy's Biogas-to-Hydrogen Project Gets Record-Low Carbon Rating
A California dairy farm's biogas-to-hydrogen project has received the lowest carbon-intensity rating in state history.
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.
NV Energy clears performance-based DER tariffs
Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved NV Energy to launch two performance-based credit programs for distributed energy resources on Aug. 11...
Arizona's Grid Battery Growth Spurt: Will it Last?
Arizona installed more grid battery capacity than every state except Texas in the first half of 2026, adding three projects of 250 megawatts each.
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.