oversight
Ohio Republicans’ bill would force state agencies to reduce their rule books
Senate Bill 9 says agencies must cut their use of phrases including “must,” “shall,” “require” and “prohibit.”
Connecticut
Connecticut regulator isn’t interested in utilities’ ‘excuses’ on power grid failures
Since becoming chair of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority last year, Marissa Gillett has supercharged efforts around grid modernization.
pollution
Wheeler dismisses study claiming EPA role in elevated air pollution, COVID-19 cases
The study linked the EPA’s relaxed enforcement during the pandemic with higher air pollution and COVID-19 cases.
Minnesota
Q&A: Minnesota utility commissioner on meetings in COVID-19 era
The state’s utility commissioner has postponed some issues while moving ahead with virtual meetings for others.
Ohio
How a longtime critic of clean energy became Ohio’s top utility regulator
Less than a year into his position as head of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Samuel Randazzo has already made his mark.