by R.A. Dyer | Oct 29, 2026 | Utility News
CenterPoint plans $70.7 billion in capital spending through 2035, an increase from earlier projections. ________________________________________________ Another $4 billion — that’s how much more CenterPoint Energy plans to spend on capital projects over 10 years,...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 16, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS StateScoop: Congressional Democrats send letter urging FCC’s Carr to drop E-Rate elimination proposal Oct. 15 — The lawmakers argue cutting the federal broadband program would not address concerns about students’ screen time, pointing...
by R.A. Dyer | Oct 1, 2026 | Consumers
“Simply put, there are too many rate cases,” said Thomas Brocato, who serves as general counsel for various municipal groups. ________________________________________________ Ratepayer affordability took center stage during a state legislative hearing this week, with...
by R.A. Dyer | Sep 30, 2026 | News Roundup
TELECOM AND BROADBAND NEWS Benton Institute: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval? Sept. 30 — With all 50 states now having approved BEAD Final Proposals, the program is moving from planning to execution—but the process is far from settled....
by R.A. Dyer | Sep 25, 2026 | Electricity
The PUC had issued an initial rule in March that had required a non-refundable interconnection fee of $50,000 per megawatt of peak demand. That provision was removed from the final rule. ________________________________________________ New large load interconnection...
