States Move to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Expansion Impacts
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the…Read the full report…...
Visual Primer: States Move to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Expansion Impacts
Recent legislative and regulatory actions reflect a growing push for stricter oversight of large load customers, as states seek to prevent the costs of grid upgrades and reliability investments from being shifted onto residential and small-business ratepayers.
Minnesota Approves New Gas Service Rules to Advance Home Electrification and Gas System Planning
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on June 5 approved new requirements governing how regulated natural gas utilities extend service to new residential customers, advancing a broader effort to align gas system planning with the state’s energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. The action directs customer-funded utility programs toward lower-emission homes while maintaining reliable and affordable energy…
RGGI Carbon Allowance Price Climbs 40 Percent in Latest Auction
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative participating states on June 5 announced results from the program’s 72nd carbon allowance auction, which cleared at $35 per allowance, generating approximately $642 million for reinvestment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, greenhouse gas reduction, and customer assistance programs across the region. A total of 18.3 million allowances were sold…...
EnerKnol Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Regulatory Intelligence as MACRUC’s Regulatory Data Partner
EnerKnol Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Regulatory Intelligence as MACRUC’s Regulatory Data Partner Join regulators, utilities, policy leaders, and energy stakeholders at the MACRUC Annual Meeting, happening June 15–18, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Don’t miss these critical discussions shaping the future of energy from the Midwest to the Atlantic. The conference provides an important forum for…...