The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority will consider Eversource subsidiary Connecticut Light and Power Company’s request to increase its electric rates by 6.79 percent for one year beginning May 2018 and smaller hikes in 2019 and 2020. (17-10-46)

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities will continue its investigation on the eligibility of energy storage systems to net meter and participate in the forward capacity market. (17-146)

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are due to publish their final report assessing a plan to subsidize Dominion Energy Inc.’s Millstone reactor. The Connecticut regulators initially endorsed the proposal, noting the generator’s contribtuion to the regional grid’s reliability, fuel security and ability to meet climate targets. (17-07-32)

The Vermont Public Utility Commission will review net metering programs in the state as part of its biennial update. Utilities are due to file information on system capacity, fuel source and supply of renewable energy credits. The commission is set to announce changes to the program by May 1. (18-0086-INV)

The Oregon Public Utilities Commission will examine how energy sector trends and technologies are affecting the state’s existing rules and incentives. The agency was directed to conduct the investigation under legislation passed in August. (SB 978)

The California grid operator will consider updates to its reliability must-run and capacity procurement program. The operator relies on contracts under the program to secure supplies from generators to ensure sufficient generation is available to meet system demand. The grid operator is considering changes to the rules as flagging power prices drives up retirements and leaves the system more vulnerable to supply shortages.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will consider South Eastern Indiana Natural Gas Company Inc.’s petition for a revision of its natural gas rates, as the commission investigates the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. (45032)

The California Public Utilities Commission will examine the state’s fire threat and measures to mitigate the hazards posed to the electric grid, including federal standards and best practices. Every year the state is hit with over 5,400 wildland fires, burning an average of more than 156,000 acres, with some of the blazes caused by utility infrastructure.

The California system operator will evaluate how suppliers’ flexibility to make offers is affected by the market design amid concerns that cost recovery may be compromised. The California operator will examine electric and natural gas markets, bidding rules, market power mitigation methods and other relevant issues.