Eversource challenges PURA’s storm-cost decision in court
The utility’s appeal contests PURA’s rejection of retrospective carrying charges and a roughly $7.7 million crew-cost reduction.
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17 groups ask Montana court to review utility climate orders
The organizations challenge Montana regulators’ denial of requests to address climate costs and risks in utility decisions.
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Maryland PSC Completes Review of Takoma Park Electrical Incidents
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs Division completed its review of a City of Takoma Park complaint about 2025 electrical power-supply incidents affecting city facilities and nearby residents.
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Bolingbrook Residents Push Back on $142.4M Water Rate Request
Bolingbrook residents and village officials are challenging Illinois American Water’s proposed $142.4 million rate increase before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Washington regulators seek public input on grid costs and protections as large electricity users expand
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is taking comments on how data centers and other large power users should connect to the grid and share costs.
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Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Coal-Plant Bailout Charge for Utility Customers
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio decision allowing a charge tied to the state’s House Bill 6-era coal-plant bailout. Challengers said the decision could permit roughly $115 million in customer overcharges.
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Wisconsin regulators defend data-center financial safeguards as Oracle court fight advances
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is defending financial and credit requirements for very large electricity users as Oracle challenges rules tied to its proposed Port Washington-area data-center campus.
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Montana PSC schedules Helena listening sessions on NorthWestern Energy’s 20-year plan
The Montana Public Service Commission scheduled two Helena listening sessions as part of its regulatory review of NorthWestern Energy’s 20-year integrated resource plan. Written comments were due July 28, 2026.
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Montana PSC scheduled Helena listening sessions on NorthWestern Energy’s 20-year plan
The Montana Public Service Commission scheduled two in-person Helena sessions on NorthWestern Energy’s long-range integrated resource plan, with written comments due July 28, 2026.
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D.C. Attorney General Urges Regulators to Reject Washington Gas Pipeline Plan
The D.C. Public Service Commission is weighing whether to retain, modify or reject Washington Gas’s pipeline-replacement plan after a July 27-28 evidentiary hearing. The dispute could affect future gas bills, neighborhood construction and the District’s long-term gas planning.
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PHMSA advisory bulletin targets DIMP risk evaluations—July 13 guidance
PHMSA’s July 13, 2026 advisory bulletin (Federal Register 2026-14071) urges gas distributors to tighten DIMP risk evaluations for threats and leaks.
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Phoenix APS rate case enters recommendation phase: key dates for your bill
Phoenix AZ – After the July 7 hearing, APS says rates aren’t changing now. ALJ ROO expected late Nov; ACC vote by Dec. 31, with early-2027 effects if approved.
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Neosho water and sewer sale: Missouri PSC approves Missouri-American Water takeover
Neosho MO — Missouri PSC approved Missouri-American Water’s takeover of Neosho water and sewer. Key: existing rates stay until a future general rate case.