The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a proposed order adopting a unanimous settlement that creates a large-load power service (LLPS) tariff for Evergy customers. The settlement sets an eligibility threshold (the settlement defines the trigger at 75 megawatts), requires minimum contract terms and collateral, assigns direct interconnection and,

La Asociación de Industriales dijo que el aumento sostenido de las tarifas eléctricas reduce márgenes, frena reinversión y empuja a empresas a reubicar operaciones. Pidió medidas estructurales: regulación del transbordo (wheeling), fondo de estabilización tarifaria, incentivos para generación distribuida y más fiscalización del modelo operativo del

The Quarterly Settlements Forum, scheduled for December 4th from 10:00-11:00 a.m., will provide an in-depth look at ISO New England's settlements and billing processes, addressing key aspects of the wholesale electricity market for market participants.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved an annual revenue requirement of $802,243,643 for Yankee Gas Services Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Nov.1,2025–Oct.31,2026, ordered $40,218,430 in refunds over three years and set an allowed return on equity at 9.32%. The authority declined to adopt a multiyear performance-based rate plan, in

Staff advised that a state energy omnibus amendment adding battery-energy-storage systems passed the legislature and is on the governor’s desk; the committee discussed delaying county text amendments to incorporate state language, and raised concerns about water use, power demand and siting for proposed data centers. Members asked staff to obtain a

Consumers Energy has reported significant costs exceeding $80 million since May as a result of operating the J.H. Campbell coal plant on Lake Michigan due to a Trump-era emergency order, with daily expenses totaling around $615,385. The company plans to seek reimbursement through a process outlined by the US Department of Energy, which may impact electricity rates across nine states and their approximately 42-45 million customers served by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.

GenCon Energy told the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority panel that its SCR/CO catalyst replacement reserve reflects historical vendor estimates, an operational-hours-based accrual method and a 5% capacity-factor assumption; staff and intervenors pressed for unit-level runtime, test coupon removal-efficiency data and illustrative late-filed (LF

The US Department of Energy has directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to streamline large load interconnection processes, aiming to improve the efficient and predictable connection of substantial energy demands to the power grid. Following an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FERC will examine and potentially revise procedures to facilitate equitable access for large energy consumers such as data centers, which currently face difficulties due to significant power needs and urgent grid access requirements. The directive sets a deadline of April 2026 for FERC to finalize standardized interconnection processes, addressing the ongoing challenge of meeting increasing demand from large loads and distributed energy resources.

House Bill 19-24, which authorizes Public Utility Commission oversight of utilities' load-forecasting submissions to PJM, passed the committee after unanimous approval of two amendments narrowing scope and defining 'load forecast.' Representative Williams urged robust long-term forecasting. The committee recorded no negative votes.

At a second hearing on Senate Bill 219, industry groups, a county economic director and producers urged the committee to create a custodial fund to shield oil-and-gas severance-tax revenue for plugging orphan wells and to modernize several oil-and-gas rules, while committee members asked about prioritization and costs.

PJM Interconnection is taking proactive steps to address the growing challenge of forecasting electricity demand from data centers and other significant users, as rising costs become a pressing issue in New Jersey and a focal point in the gubernatorial race. The organization has initiated several key initiatives, including the development of a standardized guide for assessing large load requests and the Critical Issue Fast Path (CIFP) process, which prioritizes enhanced load forecasting methods through a collaborative effort with stakeholders, aiming to address broader resource adequacy concerns linked to the rapid growth of large power consumers.

The commission found good cause to shorten notice and intervention deadlines for Public Service Company of Colorado’s annual Electric Commodity Adjustment (ECA) filing so the matter can return for decision at the Nov. 12 weekly meeting.

The Ontario government's recent announcements in Bill 40 and its first Integrated Energy Plan are set to significantly impact the data centre connectivity landscape, introducing a new regulatory framework that could alter how these facilities connect to the grid. The proposed changes, aimed at promoting economic growth while ensuring affordable energy, will require data centre developers to proactively demonstrate the economic benefits their facilities can bring to local communities in order to secure access to the Ontario Energy Board's transmission and distribution systems.

Parties told the Utah Public Service Commission that a black‑box settlement would set Enbridge Gas Utah’s 2026 distribution non‑gas revenue requirement at $604 million (a $62 million increase); the division, Office of Consumer Services and other intervenors said the result is reasonable, while the commission cautioned about black‑box terms.

The Kansas Corporation Commission voted 3-0 Oct. 23 to adopt KAR 82-3-144, establishing a process for persons who plug abandoned oil and gas wells to seek reimbursement from the Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Fund.

County planning staff and outside counsel briefed the commission on whether hydrogen wells should be treated like oil and natural gas in Dickinson County zoning rules. Commissioners asked staff and counsel to research setbacks, decommissioning and whether the Kansas Corporation Commission regulates hydrogen and return with recommended language.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing back against PJM Interconnection, the regional power grid operator, as electricity prices continue to rise nationwide. Citing concerns over energy costs, new generation integration, and meeting demand from growing industries like data centers, Shapiro is advocating for changes that would give the state greater influence in PJM's governance, including direct representation on the Board of Managers and expanded ability to propose policies with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. With rising electricity bills expected for Pennsylvania consumers, Shapiro's efforts aim to ensure the Mid-Atlantic grid responds to state needs, while also addressing potential conflicts between competing interests.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County requested a full waiver of a $8,036,526 penalty assessed by Baltimore Gas and Electric for failing to fully interrupt gas use during Jan. 20–23, 2025 event; staff recommended denying the waiver and commissioners took the matter under advisement.

In this paper RAP proposes two reforms to align regulatory decisions with long-term climate goals & improve system efficiency.

Wyoming's new legislation facilitates private energy projects despite solar farm shutdown issues.