ALL NEWS TOPICS Policy & regulation Selected coverage from external publishers.
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Utility Dive reports that PowerLines tallied $4.5 billion in proposed electric and gas rate increases. Requests remain subject to regulatory review; they are not approved bill increases.
Utility Dive · Oct 9, 2026
Original headline US electric, gas utility rate requests spike to $4.5B in Q3: PowerLines
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Policy & regulation Reporting
DOE urged changes to PJM’s backstop procurement cost allocation. PJM plans an October 29 filing; the proposed revisions are not yet an approved framework.
Utility Dive · Oct 8, 2026
Original headline DOE presses PJM on ratepayer protections from large load costs
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Policy & regulation Reporting
Two projects totaling 1,760 MWh were selected against an 800-MW target. A second solicitation must open by January 2027.
Utility Dive · Oct 6, 2026
Original headline Maryland nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh in first bulk energy storage procurement
Conceptual illustration · Utility Current / AI-assisted Policy & regulation Reporting
The legislation would extend federal support for desalination projects; committee approval is a step in the legislative process.
WaterWorld · Oct 2, 2026
Original headline Senate committee advances desalination reauthorization bill
