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Press Releases

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
May 13, 2026
National Association of Clean Air Agencies Representative Mike Dowd Honored with the 2025-2026 National Council on Electricity Policy Brinch Award for Collaboration in Public Service
At its annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 5 and 6, 2026, the National Council on Electricity Policy presented the Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in Public Service to Mike Dowd, former director of the Air and Renewable Energy Div
April 23, 2026
NARUC Urges Lawmakers to Streamline Federal Permitting Authority with No State Preemption
WASHINGTON (April 23, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has urged members of Congress not to support legislation that would preempt state permitting and siting authority for electric transmission projects.
April 1, 2026
April is Safe Digging Month: NARUC and State Regulators Urge Americans to Call 811 Before Digging
WASHINGTON (April 1, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and state regulators are urging citizens and businesses to call 811 before beginning any outdoor digging projects, as part of National Safe Digging Month this
March 18, 2026
Kentucky Commissioner Mary Pat Regan Appointed as Chair of NARUC Committee on Telecommunications, New Jersey Commissioner Zenon Christodoulou to Lead Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest and California PUC President John Reynolds Appointed to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON (March 18, 2026) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has appointed Commissioner Mary Pat Regan of the Kentucky Public Service Commission as the new chair of the Committee on Telecommunicatio
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