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California Public Utilities Commission Issues Regulatory Update on Customer-Generated Renewables

The California Public Utilities Commission has initiated a regulatory update on customer-generated renewables for priority communities, as per Rulemaking 25-01-005. The update aims to facilitate the integration of customer-generated renewables into the grid. Various stakeholders, including Sunrun Inc., Solar Energy Industries Association, and California Environmental Justice Alliance, have submitted comments

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Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Regis Goodwin LLC's Power Generation Company Registration

Regis Goodwin LLC, a company applying to register as a new power generation company, has had its application approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The commission's analyst, Grace Godines, reviewed the application and supplemental information submitted by the company. After verifying the registration requirements, Godines concluded

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Colorado Public Utilities Commission Issues Decision on Customer Education for Telecommunications Service Providers

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has issued Decision No. C22-0229, requiring telecommunications service providers to notify customers about the Colorado Universal Service Charge, also known as the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism (CHCSM) rate element. This decision aims to educate customers about the charge and its purpose. The notification is

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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves T-Mobile Northeast, LLC Wireless Telecommunications Facility

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has granted a certificate of public good to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility in Winooski, Vermont. The facility, located at 31 East Spring Street, will modify the existing telecommunications equipment on the rooftop, expanding and improving wireless coverage in

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Mainspring Energy Forms Strategic Advisory Board with Industry Leaders to Drive Innovation and Growth

Mainspring Energy, the leading provider of fuel-flexible, local power generation, has announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, welcoming six distinguished utility and data center industry leaders. This move reflects the company's accelerating partnerships and growing role in the critical data center and utility power sectors, further

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Certificate of Service for MPWMD Notice of Ex Parte Communications

The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a certificate of service for a notice of ex parte communications related to the Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project. The notice, filed on November 29, 2021, pertains to the Amended and Restated Water Purchase Agreement between California-American Water Company and the Monterey

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Pakistan's Privatisation Plan for Power Sector: Lessons from a Troubled History

Pakistan's government has announced a plan to privatise several public sector companies, including power generation and distribution companies. However, the country's privatisation experience in the power sector has been marred by inefficiencies and malpractices, leading to huge accumulated losses and distorted power markets. Despite the government&

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San Francisco's Comments on Priority Neighborhood Decarbonization Zones for Gas System Planning

The City and County of San Francisco has submitted comments on the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) proposed rulemaking to establish policies and rules for safe and reliable gas systems in California. The city's comments were made in response to the June 5, 2025, Administrative Law Judges&

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Public Service Company of Colorado Receives Approval for 2021 Gas Demand-Side Management Bonus

The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado has issued a decision granting approval for Public Service Company of Colorado's 2021 Gas Demand-Side Management Bonus, totaling $5,824,243. The decision was adopted on May 11, 2022, and mailed on May 13, 2022. The company exceeded its

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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves Green Mountain Power Corporation's Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved a new Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program, which will provide low- and moderate-income Vermonters with access to energy-efficient home improvements through on-bill repayment terms. The program, developed by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency in collaboration with Green Mountain Power Corporation and other stakeholders, aims

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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves Transfer of Solar Power Facility

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order approving the transfer of a 4.9 MW solar electric generation facility in Panton, Vermont, from GMPSolar - Panton, LLC to Green Mountain Power Corporation. The decision, made on September 12, 2022, allows GMP to assume full responsibility for the facility

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Vermont Public Utility Commission Closes Case on Telrite Corporation

The Vermont Public Utility Commission has officially closed case 18-3570-PET after designating Telrite Corporation, doing business as Life Wireless, as an eligible telecommunications carrier for the limited purpose of offering wireless Lifeline service to qualifying Vermont households. This decision followed several compliance filings and guidance provided to Telrite on how

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