Press Releases

January 22, 2026

Final Four Chapters Released of the NARUC Wildfire Workbook

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has released Chapters 4-7 of the Wildfire Workbook, which completes the groundbreaking interactive resource for regulators, utilities and policymakers. These

January 21, 2026

State Utility Commissioners to Represent NARUC with FCC, FERC and NERC Roles

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners congratulates Nebraska Public Service Commissioner Tim Schram, Arkansas Chairman Doyle Webb and Commissioner Pat O’Connell of the New Mexico Public Regulatio

January 20, 2026

First Video in Volume II of NARUC’s “Day in the Life” Workforce Development Series Showcases Essential Work of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has released volume II of its “Day in the Life” video series, kicking off with a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

January 16, 2026

NARUC and State Utility Commissioners Continue to Recognize MLK Day as A Day of Utility Service

WASHINGTON (January 16, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and public utility commissions across the nation encourage members of the public to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 as a day of communit

January 15, 2026

NARUC Announces New Leadership Appointments

WASHINGTON (January 15, 2026) — National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has announced several new appointments across the Association’s Board of Directors, committees and subcommittees. District of Columbia Pub

December 18, 2025

Two-Year NARUC Task Force Effort Yields New, Innovative Roadmaps for Natural Gas Resource Planning

Culminating from two years of collaborative efforts, state commission members of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Task Force on Natural Gas Resource Planning have produced four “roadmaps” outlining visions of ideal natural

December 11, 2025

NARUC Releases Chapters Two and Three of the Interactive Wildfire Workbook

WASHINGTON (December 11, 2025) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has released the second chapter of its Wildfire Workbook, focusing on mitigation management concerns such as grid hardening, operational practices and veget

November 25, 2025

NARUC Appoints Maine PUC Chairman Philip Bartlett to Board of Directors and Rhode Island PUC Chairman Ron Gerwatowski to Executive Committee

WASHINGTON (November 25, 2025) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointments of Chairman Philip L. Bartlett II of the Maine Public Utilities Commission to the Board of Directors and Chairman Ro

November 19, 2025

Nevada Commissioner Tammy Cordova, District of Columbia PSC Staffer Lara Walt and Commissioner-Emeritus Charlotte Mitchell Recognized for Regulatory Excellence

WASHINGTON (November 19, 2025) — Three current and past members of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners were honored for their achievements and regulatory excellence during the Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Seattl

November 14, 2025

NARUC Launches Interactive Wildfire Workbook at Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON (November 14, 2025) — In response to the ongoing proliferation of wildfires and the ensuing damage to communities, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has announced the publication of an interactive wildfire workbo