ERCOT’s Final Winterization Report Confident That Texas Grid Is Prepared for Winter Weather

New York Imposes $10.75 Million Fine on Con Ed, Orange & Rockland for Inadequate Storm Response

The New York Public Service Commission on Aug. 13 adopted a settlement with Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. and Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc. resolving an investigation into the utilities’ response to power outages during two consecutive winter storms in 2018.  The joint agreement provides ratepayer value of $10.75 million paid for by…...

Virginia Commission Denies Dominion’s $750 Million Smart Meter Proposal Over Cost Concerns

Illinois Regulator Probes Utility Practices to Ensure Safety, Reliability

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Aug. 12 opened an inquiry to gather information regarding its rules and regulations governing public utilities, in order to ensure safe and reliable electricity and natural gas services. The move follows a gas explosion in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug. 10 wherein a property in the northwest region of the city…...