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Starting November 1, 2026, Baltimore Gas and Electric's updated administrative charge will slightly raise typical heating bills by just $0.89 a month!

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PSC accepts BGE gas administrative charge that adds under $1 monthly for typical heating customer
Staff recommended and commissioners approved Baltimore Gas and Electric's updated gas administrative charge, estimated to increase the typical 55-therm residential heating customer's bill by about $0.89 per month; the change takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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The Public Service Commission has approved controversial rate changes that could shape household budgets for years to come, all while emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

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PSC allows utility rate changes, orders targeted reporting and investigations
The Public Service Commission approved conditional rate adjustments for two contested dockets on Nov. 5, 2026, while directing follow-up filings and additional reporting on affordability, cost allocation for new generation, and pilot programs including BYOD and LIFT.
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November 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Could the recent legislative failure be the reason behind Lake County's alarming surge in public-safety power shutoffs?

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Board asks whether failed legislative package is linked to larger PSPS outages; consultant cites limited utility transparency
Supervisors asked whether a late-session legislative failure helped trigger larger public-safety power shutoffs locally. Nielsen Merksimer said limited transparency from investor-owned utilities and notices from PG&E complicate local answers and could delay planned projects.
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November 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Residents are furious over being billed for a service they choose to opt out of, questioning the fairness of the city's billing practices.

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Residents question fairness of 'opt-out' billing and DNR tonnage impacts on costs
Residents pressed Jordan and an Ames representative on why customers may be billed even if they opt out of municipal recycling. Ames staff said a per-capita utility charge plus a DNR tonnage fee influence costs; residents said the opt-out wording is confusing and unfair.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Utility project costs may be hitting your wallet harder than you think, as audits reveal that costs are often passed directly to consumers.

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OCC: PUCO audits spending but project costs largely passed to consumers
In response to questions, OCC said it does not perform audits itself; PUCO staff conducts audits and OCC reviews the reports. Angela O'Brien said project costs are typically passed through to consumers rather than absorbed from utility profits.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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A controversial amendment to water utility regulations could reshape how infrastructure costs impact consumers in Virginia—are your rates at risk?

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Committee advances water infrastructure accelerated‑recovery amendment after extensive testimony
A substitute creating an accelerated infrastructure recovery mechanism for investor‑owned water/wastewater utilities — with a 10‑year sunset and a required 5‑year status report to the SCC — drew detailed testimony from municipal, consumer‑advocate and utility witnesses before the committee voted to report the measure with amendment.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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New Jersey regulators have determined that Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G, and RECO have not fully complied with a 2025 state law requiring disclosure of their voting records at PJM, the regional power grid operator. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities found that the initial disclosures submitted by these utilities were incomplete. The law,
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October 23, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Crowley officials are rallying nearly 350 signatures to demand a formal investigation into LawCo's shocking overbilling and customer service failures!

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Crowley officials say widespread high water bills prompted petition, planned PSC complaint
Mayor Chad Monso and aldermen described an online and paper petition with roughly 346 signatures and said they will press the Louisiana Public Service Commission for a formal investigation into LawCo billing practices at a hearing Oct. 22 in New Orleans.
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October 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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State Senator Sasha Renee Perez unveiled crucial funding and wildfire safety measures aimed at fortifying the Sierra Madre community against future disasters.

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State senator gives legislative update, highlights wildfire, school and local funding for Sierra Madre area
State Senator Sasha Renee Perez briefed the Sierra Madre City Council on wildfire-safety bills, utility oversight measures and budget allocations that the senator said benefit local communities, including funding for Altadena rebuilding and homelessness prevention programs.
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October 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Wyoming's Public Service Commission is shaking up the energy landscape with new rules for non-utility generators, but will this flexibility lead to more disputes?

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Commission tells lawmakers new non‑utility generator rules create process but leave many details to case‑by‑case review
PSC staff described new rules to designate non‑utility generators, with requirements for in‑state production and 90‑day notice to incumbents; staff said rules are on the governor’s desk and include a one‑year decision commitment but avoid fixed size or customer‑count thresholds.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a key briefing schedule for Evergy's large-load service rate plan, potentially paving the way for advanced prepayments from major customers!

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KCC adopts briefing schedule for Evergy large-load rate plan; staff says prepayments may be allowed
The Kansas Corporation Commission adopted an unopposed briefing schedule in Docket No. 25-EKNE-315-TAR on Evergy's request to confirm it may accept voluntary advanced prepayments from qualified large-load customers; the schedule sets responses due Oct. 23, replies due Nov. 6 and a decision target of Dec. 8.
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October 13, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Energy Safety is reshaping public workshops and dockets, placing the spotlight on individual electrical corporations for better transparency and engagement.

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Energy Safety will move WMP workshops to utilities and reorganize dockets by utility
Energy Safety said it will require electrical corporations to host WMP workshops within a set post‑submission window, reorganize dockets by utility instead of by year, and preserve avenues for stakeholder data‑request designation.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Hopewell residents can expect lower water bills soon, thanks to a $10 monthly credit from New Jersey American as the borough wraps up its service transition!

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Hopewell leaders say New Jersey American water work nearly finished; $10 monthly PFAS credit to reduce most customers' bills
Mayor and borough staff updated residents on the near‑complete transition to New Jersey American service, described where meter and main replacements have happened and said the utility will apply a $10 monthly PFAS‑settlement credit that will, for many customers, offset a recent rate change.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Washington Gas has confirmed it has hit the $2 statutory surcharge cap, raising questions about future rate impacts!

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Commissioner Litton asks whether Washington Gas has reached statutory surcharge cap; company confirms
During consideration of WGL's 2026 semiannual STRIDE report, Commissioner Litton asked if Washington Gas had reached the statutory surcharge cap; company counsel confirmed the company is at the $2 cap, as reflected in staff materials.
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October 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Residents in Butler are demanding better communication from utilities after many were caught off guard by late notifications about a crucial 765 kV transmission study.

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Officials, residents say Butler was poorly notified of proposed 765 kV study segments; utility promises better outreach
Local officials and residents said Butler received little or late notice of proposed regional 765 kV transmission study segments; Indiana Michigan Power (I&M/AEP) acknowledged shortcomings, apologized and promised earlier, personalized outreach to elected officials and landowners.
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October 4, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Residents are raising urgent concerns over the environmental toll of data centers and pipelines, demanding independent studies to protect Montgomery County's future.

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Residents urge caution on data centers and MVP boost; call for independent studies
Multiple public commenters warned of data centers' local impacts — water use, heat/island effects, noise and property values — and urged independent field studies, utility usage data, and careful zoning; the board heard several personal accounts and requests to study decommissioning and water allocation under drought conditions.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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New rules proposed by PUC aim to enhance wildfire safety with stringent mitigation plans and timely notifications for power shutoffs—are utilities ready to step up?

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PUC advances proposed wildfire-mitigation and PSPS rules, seeks public comment
PUC staff proposed detailed wildfire mitigation plan (WMP) and public safety power shutoff (PSPS) rules—covering risk assessments, PSPS thresholds, notification timelines and event reporting—and the commission referred the draft to an ALJ for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and public comment.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Commissioner Cordova successfully pushed for new compliance measures in the Nevada Power Electric rate reset, shaking up the energy landscape!

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Commission accepts deferred fuel stipulation and adds compliance items for NV Energy dockets
Commissioner Cordova presented three deferred fuel dockets for Nevada Power Electric, Sierra Pacific Gas, and Sierra Pacific Electric; the commission accepted a stipulation and Cordova said she added compliance items 5, 6 and 7 to the draft order.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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The quarterly power-cost tracker is designed to shield customers from sudden rate spikes, but recent shortfalls reveal the challenges ahead.

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Manager defends quarterly power-cost tracker as a mechanism to smooth volatile wholesale prices
Manager explained the quarterly power-cost tracker (fuel/power cost adjustment), cited IURC guidance and recent MISO auction prices, and described scheduled rate steps in Jan. 2027 and Jan. 2028; he said the tracker avoids large swings that would otherwise force adjustments in base rates.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Residents of Ukiah are sounding the alarm over a proposed annexation that could lead to soaring bills and diminished public safety.

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Residents tell planners they were not properly notified and fear higher bills, poorer services if annexed
Multiple residents and community members told the commission they were surprised by the scope of the annexation map, said many affected people had not received direct notice, and raised concerns about higher sanitation and water bills, police response times and loss of local control.
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August 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Residents of Lathrup Village are demanding answers as rising water and sewer charges leave fixed-income households struggling and questioning the transparency of their local council.

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Residents blast rising water and sewer charges, urge clearer communication
Multiple residents at the Lathrup Village meeting criticized recent water and sewer charge increases, readiness‑to‑serve fees and lack of notice; councilors said the changes reflect rising operating costs and pledged better communication.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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The proposed $66.8 billion merger between NextEra and Dominion Energy is opening doors for public participation—find out how you can make your voice heard!

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Virginia subcommittee hears staff overview of NextEra–Dominion merger, public comment period opened
A Virginia Senate subcommittee heard staff summarize the proposed NextEra acquisition of Dominion Energy, reviewed deal terms and SCC milestones (case PUR2026-00112) and opened a public-comment period with deadlines for participation.
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August 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Residents in Memphis are rallying for a temporary halt on data center permits, voicing urgent concerns over pollution and utility costs as local officials consider the impacts.

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Residents urge council to back temporary moratorium on data center permits
Hundreds of public commenters urged the Memphis City Council to adopt a temporary moratorium on data-center permitting, citing water-quality, air-pollution and utility cost-shifting concerns; councilmembers added an ordinance (No. 5982) for first reading.
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August 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a groundbreaking bill to protect Floridians from rising utility costs linked to hyperscale data centers, ensuring local governments retain control over land-use and water resources!

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill aimed at preventing data centers from raising utility bills for Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly celebrated passage of Senate Bill 484, which they said preserves local land-use authority, requires public review of water permits for data centers and prevents utilities from passing hyperscale data-center costs onto residents.
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May 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Deltona residents could face a staggering 12.93% hike in electric rates, while city officials push for improved street lighting to enhance safety—what's next for the community?

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Vice Mayor Hassan prioritizes residential street lighting and budget discussions in Deltona
Deltona officials discuss budget impacts and prioritize residential street lighting enhancements.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM