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August 26, 2026
Ohio Commissioner Deters and Nebraska Commissioner Watermeier Appointed as Chair and Co-Vice Chair of NARUC Committee on Critical Infrastructure
Washington (August 26, 2026) — National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has appointed Commissioner Dennis P. Deters of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio as chair of the Committee on Critical Infrastructure
August 26, 2026
Video in NARUC’s “Day in the Life” Workforce Development Series Spotlights the Michigan Public Service Commission
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has released the seventh video in its “Day in the Life” series, featuring the Michigan Public Service Commission and the dedicated public servants who help ensure safe, reliable and accessi
August 5, 2026
New Framework Helps States Manage Rising Power Demand from Data Centers and Large Industrial Projects
The National Council on Electricity Policy has released a new framework to help state agencies work together to plan for major new power users, such as data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities.
July 22, 2026
NARUC Summer Policy Summit Focuses on Reliability, Affordability and Load Growth Challenges
MINNEAPOLIS (July 22, 2026) — State utility regulators, state and federal officials, industry and consumer advocates convened in Minneapolis, Minn., July 19-22 for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ 2026 Summer Policy Summi
July 2, 2026
NARUC July 4th Statement
NARUC President Rendahl's July 4th statement
June 25, 2026
Wisconsin Commissioner Nieto Named as New Chair of NARUC Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest
Other Appointments Made to NARUC Board of Directors, Investment Board and EPRI Advisory Board. WASHINGTON (June 25, 2026) — National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has named Commissioner Kristy Nieto of the Pub
June 18, 2026
NARUC Issues Initial Response to FERC’s Orders on Large Loads
WASHINGTON (June 18, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl (Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission) has issued the following statement in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commi
June 10, 2026
The National Council on Electricity Policy Released a New Transmission Resource Library for Electric System Decision-Makers and Practitioners
The National Council on Electricity Policy has released a new resource library designed to provide transmission-specific resources developed by NCEP member organizations in a central repository focused on electricity system policy, planning and regul
May 27, 2026
Illinois Commissioner Stacey Paradis Appointed as Chair of NARUC Subcommittee on Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026) — National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has appointed Commissioner Stacey Paradis of the Illinois Commerce Commission as the new chair of the Subcommittee on Nuclear Energy. Paradis s
May 14, 2026
NARUC Advances Load Growth Education with Expanded Online Information Hub
WASHINGTON (May 14, 2026) — In response to the increasing demand by state regulators for educational resources and engagement focused on large loads — particularly data centers — the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has begun
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