Today’s news
PURA Lifts Fines Against United Illuminating for English Station Cleanup
The decision could delay remediation of the long-abandoned power plant in New Haven.

SLO County CSDs Allowed to Continue Water Talks, but Split Vote Raises Concerns
Cambria and San Simeon districts consider sharing wastewater infrastructure, but San Simeon's divided board vote could signal future challenges.
State Regulators Approve Aquarion Water Co. Sale Despite Concerns Over Rates
Groton customers of Aquarion could eventually feel the impact on their bills as a result of the merger.
Recent news
Mar. 6, 2026
Eversource Proposes New Electric Substation in Burlington
The Woburn Supply Initiative Project aims to meet growing energy demand in the region.
Mar. 6, 2026
Oklahoma Data Center Ratepayer Bill Advances
Legislation aims to shield families and small businesses from higher utility costs
Mar. 6, 2026
Abbeville Secures $4.5M in Federal Funding to Modernize Electric System
The city says the upgrades will improve reliability and support future growth.
Mar. 6, 2026
Olean Common Council Reviews Proposed Water Budget
Officials note issues with budget software transition and seek to standardize financial reporting.
Mar. 5, 2026
LADWP Boss Quits Job to Flee to Puerto Rico After Court Ruling
Janisse Quiñones steps down as CEO and chief engineer of Los Angeles utility amid liability concerns over Palisades Fire.
Mar. 5, 2026
Prosecution concludes testimony in FirstEnergy trial
Defense to present case after prosecution rests
Mar. 5, 2026
Florida Power & Light Saves Customers Over $1 Billion in Annual Fuel Costs
Utility's investments in efficient technologies help keep customer bills low and deliver award-winning reliability.
Mar. 5, 2026
FirstEnergy Seeks Approval for Worse Reliability in Ohio
The utility at the center of a $60 million bribery scandal now wants to provide customers with more frequent and longer power outages.
Mar. 5, 2026
Naperville Council Seeks Electricity Options and Deadlines Beyond IMEA Contract
City leaders want a clear roadmap to evaluate alternatives and set long-term energy goals.
Mar. 4, 2026
inGeniti Launches Subscription-Based Energy Intelligence Platform
New OpEx-based model bundles hardware, AI, and grid orchestration to unlock capacity amid global transformer shortages
Mar. 4, 2026
PG&E Warns Customers to Beware Utility Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
Utility company sees nearly 24,000 scam reports in 2025, with customers losing $301,000 in fraudulent payments.
Mar. 4, 2026
BGE Pauses Port Covington Transmission Project After Community Pushback
Utility cites need to deepen engagement with residents and review recommendations from state leaders.
Mar. 4, 2026
Head of L.A. Water and Power Department Resigns
Janisse Quiñones steps down as part of 'planned leadership transition'
Mar. 4, 2026
Alabama Lawmakers Propose Bill to Increase Oversight of Alabama Power Rates
HB475 would require the Public Service Commission to hold regular public meetings or face possible impeachment.
Mar. 4, 2026
Walla Walla to Overhaul $10M Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aging infrastructure at the city's treatment facility will be replaced over the next year.
Mar. 4, 2026
Baltimore Evaluating Next Steps to Prevent Underground Fires
City officials and BGE discuss modernizing century-old conduit system after recent explosions and outages
Mar. 4, 2026
RWE Donates $40K to Seneca Highlands Career Center
Funding will establish an EMT training certification program at the technical school.
Mar. 4, 2026
Kaplan, Louisiana Selects LEPA as New Electricity Provider
City council votes to become a Full Requirements Member of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
Mar. 3, 2026
US Data Center Boom to Redirect AES Investment Focus Away from LatAm
Private equity firms plan to concentrate capital on growth investments in the US after US$33.4 billion AES acquisition.
Mar. 3, 2026
Pacific Northwest Utilities Join SPP Markets+
Grant County PUD and Tacoma Power commit to join SPP's Markets+ program, expanding the Western Interconnection footprint by 2028.