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Colorado residents are demanding accountability from Xcel Energy as the PUC hears concerns over costly coal plant repairs and the push for cleaner energy solutions.

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PUC holds virtual public comment on Xcel Energy resource‑adequacy filing as settlement prompts scrutiny
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission heard wide public opposition Sept. 22 to Xcel Energy's request for near‑term capacity measures for 2027–28, including proposed repairs and extensions of coal units; speakers urged transparency, limits on ratepayer cost recovery, and prioritizing renewables.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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April 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Public Utilities Commission commissioners are demanding transparency and rigorous testing of electric vehicle load forecasts from Public Service Company of Colorado before approving substantial customer charges.

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PUC flags forecasting, AMI data and EV load assumptions in PSCo DSP
Commissioners and advisors criticized Public Service Company of Colorado’s forecasting methods and urged stronger use of AMI data, clearer EV/heat‑pump load profiles, and scenario testing before approving large GMAC recovery.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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New legislation in New York mandates energy service companies to give consumers a heads-up on price changes—could this be the key to protecting your wallet from unexpected hikes?

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Assembly requires notice and consumer acknowledgment for ESCO material changes
Lawmakers passed a bill declaring price changes and other material changes by energy service companies (ESCOs) to be subject to explicit consumer notice and acknowledgement, requiring notice 30–60 days before renewal; critics warned of operational burden and potential loss of variable-rate options.
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May 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Ithaca's Common Council is taking a stand against rising electric rates by urging the Attorney General to investigate NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric while also pushing for speed safety cameras in the city.

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Council urges state AG to probe NYSEG/RGE and adds speed-camera demonstration resolution
Ithaca Common Council unanimously asked the New York State Attorney General to investigate NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric and unanimously approved a corrected resolution to request state authorization for a speed-safety camera demonstration program.
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June 5, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Wisconsin's Public Service Commission has approved a major contract for a 220 MW data center by Meta in Beaver Dam, but with strict conditions to protect local customers from hidden costs.

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Wisconsin PSC approves Alliant–Meta data center service agreement, orders new large‑load tariff and reporting safeguards
The Public Service Commission approved Alliant Energy’s individual contract (ESA) to serve Meta’s proposed 220 MW Beaver Dam data center, directing the utility to file a standalone large‑load tariff for 100 MW+ customers and imposing reporting, credit and consumer‑protection conditions designed to prevent cost shifts to existing customers.
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May 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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LEAP District Under Scrutiny: A Call for Federal Review - Cozzy Energy Solutions
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz has formally requested a comprehensive evaluation of Indiana’s LEAP Research and Innovation District and related data center projects throughout the state. The request, communicated in a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, expresses concern regarding a lack of transparency surrounding
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September 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Englewood's new building electrification specialist, Michael Port, reveals groundbreaking strategies to tackle carbon emissions from buildings and boost energy transparency for residents.

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New building electrification specialist outlines energy-transparency push for Englewood
Englewood introduced Michael Port as its new building electrification specialist, who described options for a residential energy-transparency policy, incentives and outreach and noted regional DRCOG/EPA-backed funding and an Englewood-Sheridan grant application.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Residents demand transparency on DataBank's energy consumption, raising concerns that the facility could use as much power as 34,000 homes!

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Residents press DataBank, Orange and Rockland for clearer figures on electricity use, potential rate impacts
Neighbors and technical speakers pressed DataBank and the board to require the DEIS to specify the project’s total electricity demand, back‑up generation capacity, and possible effects on utility rates; speakers cited a figure equal to '34,000 residences' and asked for comparative data from other projects.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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A hard-fought settlement with Atmos Energy will mean higher bills for residents, but saves the city over $30 million—find out how this impacts your wallet!

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Council approves Atmos Energy settlement in first reading; average bills to rise
City attorneys recommended a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy that reduces the utility's requested systemwide revenue increase and the council approved the settlement's first reading; staff said the agreement would raise average residential bills by about $13.37 per month.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Monte Sereno City Council takes a bold step towards energy transparency by supporting AB 1761, aiming to unveil the mystery behind the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment!

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Monte Sereno council approves letter backing AB 1761 to force PCIA transparency
Council members approved a motion to send a letter supporting AB 1761, a bill that would require utilities to disclose inputs used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA). Silicon Valley Clean Energy told the council transparency would help community choice aggregators budget and catch past calculation errors.
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September 8, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Sen. Stern's SB 1359 is set to revolutionize how California manages natural gas infrastructure by equipping the Public Utilities Commission with vital tools for better risk assessment and ratepayer protections.

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Senate hears bill to boost PUC access to natural-gas planning data
Sen. Stern presented SB 1359 to require more regular PUC data and analysis on natural gas infrastructure risks, replacements and distributional cost impacts to better inform ratepayer protections and planning.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Major changes are on the horizon for Connecticut's energy sector as stakeholders push for clearer disclosures and new fees, sparking a heated debate.

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Contractor working‑group disclosure edits, fee proposals and standardized inputs flagged for 2027 RS updates
EDCs and industry stakeholders largely support contractor working group edits to disclosure forms; Sunrun and advocates want disclosure provided with contracts and clearer timelines; Eversource proposed no fee changes while UI proposed higher application and meter fees for 2027.
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August 21, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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The Montana Public Service Commission just delivered a major blow to Northwestern Energy's 2026 resource plan, citing serious deficiencies that could impact future energy costs!

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Montana PSC returns Northwestern Energy’s 2026 IRP, cites modeling, documentation gaps
The Montana Public Service Commission voted 3–1 on Aug. 18, 2026 to return Northwestern Energy’s 2026 integrated resource plan, directing the company to correct five minimum-filing deficiencies and allowing the utility to request an extension of the 30‑day cure period.
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August 20, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Libya faces a dire crisis as July's electricity blackouts continue, revealing shocking fuel diversion and governance failures that threaten public stability.

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UNSMIL: Libya’s electricity blackouts expose governance failings and fuel diversion
UNSMIL warned that July–August power outages disrupted services for hundreds of thousands, and cited National Oil Corporation data showing about $1 billion in monthly fuel imports alongside evidence of subsidy diversion that undermines service delivery.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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A local advocate is pushing for stricter regulations on data centers, highlighting alarming projections of water and power usage that could drastically impact our community.

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Public commenter urges city to require upfront water and power disclosures for data centers
Ron Swinford urged the commission to coordinate with the county and require upfront disclosures of data-center water and power use, citing Loudoun County and projections of rising gigawatt demand; he recommended storm-water capture and third-party testing of cooling-system emissions and wastewater.
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August 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Eversource's redaction delays could jeopardize critical evaluations of storm costs and capital expenses for 2025, raising concerns among key stakeholders.

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Intervenors flag completeness and redaction timing; Eversource lays out redaction schedule
OCC and EOE told PURA they are concerned that key supporting exhibits (storm invoices and capital additions documentation) are not yet posted in redacted public form and that late posting could prejudice discovery and prefiled testimony; Eversource outlined a redaction timetable and said confidential materials were available to parties upon filing.
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August 12, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Fluvanna County residents are demanding transparency from Tenaska as alarming new filings reveal significant changes to the Expedition project, including a controversial shift to air-cooled condensers and a new 500 kV transmission line.

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Residents demand answers as Tenaska filings reveal 500 kV tie, transmission corridor and new cooling plans
Public commenters told the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors that state filings show Tenaska's Expedition project includes an approximately 1.8-mile, 500 kV transmission tie and switchyard expansion and that the company appears to be shifting from wet to air cooling — changes residents say were not clearly disclosed locally.
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August 6, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Montana residents and advocates are sounding the alarm over Northwestern Energy's plan, claiming it prioritizes fossil fuels and risks skyrocketing energy bills.

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Public commenters ask PSC to send Northwestern's IRP back for rewrite, citing bias toward fossil fuels
More than two dozen residents and advocacy groups told the Public Service Commission that Northwestern Energy's 2026 IRP is skewed toward coal, gas and speculative nuclear options, omits robust renewable and demand-side scenarios, and should be returned to the utility for a full rewrite.
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July 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Data centers could be pushing Northwestern Energy toward costly fossil fuel expansion, raising both your bills and environmental concerns.

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Commenters warn data centers could drive fossil buildout and higher rates in Northwestern Energy IRP
Multiple speakers at the PSC hearing said Northwestern’s IRP anticipates meeting data-center demand with fossil generation, raising concerns that data centers will raise residential rates and increase emissions; several asked the commission for transparency about data-center agreements.
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July 25, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Austin's Joint Sustainability Committee is taking a stand for community equity by preserving $75,000 in FACE grants and challenging a proposed rate hike from Austin Energy to ensure fairness for residents.

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Committee adopts small FACE grants funding recommendation and calls for a rate-case review of Austin Energy
The Joint Sustainability Committee voted to retain the $75,000 Food and Climate Equity (FACE) microgrant pool and recommended Austin Council delay proposed 5% base-rate increases until a full rate case or independent examiner review clarifies cost allocation and fairness.
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July 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Trump-Promoted Discount Gas Network Raises Transparency and Market Questions

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Trump-Promoted Discount Gas Network Raises Transparency and Market Questions
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July 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Mayor Andre is calling for urgent reforms at Marin Clean Energy after a damning grand jury report revealed $200 million in governance failures that are impacting ratepayers.

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Larkspur mayor urges broad response to Marin Clean Energy grand jury findings
Larkspur's mayor, the city's representative on the Marin Clean Energy board, told council she supports the grand jury's findings that cite governance lapses and management failures at MCE and said she will draft an expanded city response endorsing stronger oversight measures.
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July 10, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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Environmental advocates in Arlington are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the county's climate initiatives to ensure every project aligns with energy and climate goals.

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Climate advocates urge electrification, transparency in Arlington’s CIP; Eco Action proposes battery storage and performance contracting
Faith Alliance and Eco Action Arlington asked the county to require impact statements for CIP projects, default to high‑efficiency electric HVAC where feasible, and publish annual progress reporting and an energy dashboard; the board acknowledged the requests and requested staff follow‑up.
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July 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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The Maryland Public Service Commission has granted PTOIC Edison a limited waiver on new hosting-capacity reporting requirements, but with strict conditions that could impact stakeholders.

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PSC grants PTOIC Edison limited waiver for hosting-capacity reporting, requires status reports
The Maryland Public Service Commission granted PTOIC Edison Company a temporary waiver of new emergency hosting-capacity reporting requirements through Oct. 10, 2026, conditioned on continued publication of available data and periodic implementation updates; OPC had urged denial without sufficient stakeholder-impact analysis.
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July 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM