The G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, into global markets starting immediately. This coordinated action, announced by President Donald Trump, aims to combat surging fuel prices that have become a significant political challenge for his administration ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The decision follows a period of record-high diesel prices and declining economic approval ratings for President Trump.

A guest speaker reviewed a recent legislative special session that approved $100 million in transportation bonds but rejected other long-term investments affecting Litchfield (including broadband), and described Public Advocate and PUC findings that CMP smart meters have a five-year defect causing under- or over-billing; residents were told to file complaints with CMP and the PUC.

Governor Gina Kojak highlighted recently signed state laws: a 'power act' that requires data centers to pay for the energy they use and a one‑year moratorium limiting large local tax breaks for data center projects.

Councilman R. Bass told the board the town’s appeal for a special equalization rate was denied and warned that underperformance by CHPE and planned energy projects could shift costs and increase school taxes; he urged inclusion in pilot/host agreement negotiations.

Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas told PURA they seek to restore portions of previously disallowed revenue — asking millions in adjustments for ROE, capital and depreciation among other items — while offering reconciliations and reporting as safeguards.

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to develop parameters for renewable thermal energy networks

Senators voice opposition to liability bill affecting utilities and public safety during debate.

Commission mandates retail electric providers to report specific data by November 2025.

Senate Committee amends gas distribution laws affecting electric membership corporations in Georgia.

Senate Bill 379 aims to safeguard Nevada consumers against deceptive solar industry practices.

The Alaska Senate Finance Committee on May 18 advanced House Bill 28, adopting amendments to raise residential school stipends (proposal later withdrawn), allow regional school-board members to substitute teach in emergencies, bar certain convicted individuals from school boards, and require review of energy consumption; the bill was sent to the Rules Committee.

On March 13 the Senate Resources Committee received a first reading of SB275, which would increase legislative oversight of AGDC, require disclosure of owners/investors over $2 million, set a 5%–25% equity participation range for state options, create a 9.4% income tax on S corps/LLCs over $5M, and impose a $0.15 per MCF LNG surcharge; committee members raised constitutional, timing and fiscal-modeling questions.

The Mid-Atlantic region, served by the PJM grid operator, is facing a growing crisis as rising consumer costs and perceived lack of accountability fuel frustration among elected officials. Critics argue that PJM has prioritized utility company interests over those of consumers, employing tactics perceived as misleading and lacking transparency, with significant increases in transmission costs attributed to questionable practices involving exceptions to competitive procurement processes. The undue influence of utility companies on PJM's leadership is also a central theme, prompting calls for reforms such as stricter enforcement of competitive procurement processes, increased transparency, and greater accountability to address the ongoing issues and potentially explore alternative grid operation models.

AB 1577 would require data centers to report facility-level energy and water use to the Energy Commission and local planning agencies; oversight groups supported increased transparency while industry groups urged narrower thresholds, less frequent reporting and clearer trade-secret protections.

SB 978 would require data centers to prefund transmission upgrades, create separate CPUC rate structures and include construction labor standards; the committee advanced the bill despite industry warnings it may preempt ongoing CPUC proceedings.

Supervisors called for hearings and investigations into the Dec. 20 PG&E substation fire that cut power to roughly 130,000 customers, urged withholding of PG&E’s 2026 safety certificate pending inspections, and asked city agencies to study acquiring local grid assets.

ESPD finalizes safety culture assessments and wildfire risk model approaches for upcoming meetings.

California legislators face rising net metering costs linked to rooftop solar and PG&E incentives.

Residents express concerns over high utility bills and demand action from Delmarva leaders.

Oregon PUC outlines wildfire safety measures and clean energy plan progress before 2030.

Tennessee lawmakers revise compensation and meeting protocols for utility board members

Executive questions Bureau of Reclamation's hydroelectric performance and calls for improved accountability.

Council discussed — but did not vote on — a proposed 30-year franchise agreement allowing an Energy company to supply electric power and operate distribution equipment in the parish. Members demanded explicit contract language about street lights, scheduled outages, and customer notification before any approval.