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U.S. Utilities News
This section covers utilities in the United States — electric, gas, water and telecommunications providers, their rates and infrastructure and the regulatory environment that governs them. Reporting takes in both the business of utilities and the public service dimensions.
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November 7, 2026
States Enable Plug-In Balcony Solar Without Utility ApprovalTen states have passed laws allowing plug-in solar panels to connect to home outlets without utility pre-approval, while Congress introduces a federal bill.
November 7, 2026
DOE Renews Puerto Rico Grid Emergency OrdersThe Department of Energy has extended two emergency orders to strengthen electric reliability on the island through February 2027.
November 7, 2026
Bill Speeds Transmission Lines, Limits Environmental ReviewThe bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act pairs grid infrastructure provisions with changes to federal environmental law enforcement.
November 6, 2026
Army Returns $78.1M in Energy SavingsThe Army's REFoRM program funded 204 energy and water projects in fiscal 2026 by returning validated savings to installations.
November 6, 2026
Solar Leads New US Power Capacity AdditionsWind and solar made up 95% of new US generating capacity added in the first quarter of 2026, according to federal data.
November 6, 2026
Regulators to Urge Congress for Water Cyber PanelState utility regulators plan a resolution at their November annual meeting seeking an EPA-overseen water cybersecurity body.
November 6, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Landowner Fee DisputeThe justices will weigh whether a private gas pipeline company must cover legal costs for North Dakota ranchers whose land it seeks through eminent domain.
November 6, 2026
Consumer Reports Urges Senate to Advance S. 5653The group pressed senators to move the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act to shield existing ratepayers from data center costs.
November 5, 2026
PJM Says Enough Power for Winter Demand PeakThe grid operator expects sufficient resources to meet a forecasted winter peak demand of about 147,500 MW, which would set a new record.
November 5, 2026
TVA Board Faces Quorum Loss in JanuaryTwo board terms expired May 18, and the Tennessee Valley Authority board may lack enough members to act after Jan. 3, 2027.
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Rate increase requests and the regulatory proceedings that decide them, grid reliability incidents and their causes, renewable energy transition plans filed by utilities, water system contamination and infrastructure repair, and rural broadband expansion programs are the recurring subjects in this coverage. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are served by some of the country's largest utility systems, and rate cases, outage events and infrastructure investment decisions in those markets generate national coverage because of the scale of the populations affected. Grid reliability has moved to the center of utility coverage as extreme weather events, growing electricity demand and the retirement of legacy generation have strained capacity in multiple regions. The intersection of utility regulation with climate and energy policy has expanded the coverage of this sector considerably, as clean energy mandates and carbon reduction targets translate into specific investment and operational decisions that rate cases and regulatory filings make public.