Fortnightly Magazine - May 2026

State Utility Regulation: Jeremy McDiarmid

Massachusetts DPU

“We want to make sure we’re extracting as much value out of the existing system as possible, so we expect to open a docket on time-varying rates for electric customers. We’re also looking at flexible interconnection.”

Understanding Water

Tap or Bottled, Know Your Facts

“Most tap water systems are tested daily and often more frequently, using independent labs — not like bottled water, submitting to just an annual independent plant inspection. A lot can happen during the other 364 days of the year.”

2026 C3E Symposium: Powering Our Future In Tempe

Energy Scenes

Tempe, Arizona, was the place to be this April as the energy industry’s brightest minds gathered for the C3E Symposium at ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory. C3E promotes leadership that sparks innovation by recognizing the pioneers and emerging leaders whose work advances the future of American energy.

AABE and Hispanics in Energy Gathered in April

Energy Scenes

It was a busy week for the industry with major events in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) hosted its 49th National Conference from April 12-15th in the Big Easy. Meanwhile, on April 14th, Hispanics in Energy held its Legislative Summit in our nation’s capital to advocate for key policy priorities.

Data Centers, Load Growth, and the New Rules of Engagement

Tracking the Evolution

SEPA is tracking this evolution through our Database of Emerging Large Load Tariffs (DELTa), developed with the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. Today, DELTa includes more than 77 tariffs across 36 states – nearly all developed in just the past two years.
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