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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attack on Gender-Affirming Care
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a multistate coalition of 18 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging a recent attempt by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to threaten health care providers and unlawfully limit access to gender-affirming care for young people.
A recent declaration release by HHS,
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a multistate coalition of 18 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging a recent attempt by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to threaten health care providers and unlawfully limit access to gender-affirming care for young people.
A recent declaration release by HHS,which falsely claims that certain forms of gender-affirming care are "unsafe and ineffective," threatens to punish any doctors, hospitals, and clinics that continue to provide this health care with the threat of exclusion from federal Medicare and Medicaid programs.
As alleged in the complaint, this declaration violates federal statutes by unlawfully changing medical standards, fails to go through notice and comment processes, and ultimately undermines states' long-standing authority to regulate medicine. The coalition asks the court to rule the HHS declaration unlawful and block its enforcement.
On December 18, HHS issued a "declaration" in which the agency claimed that certain forms of gender-affirming care are "unsafe and ineffective." In the "declaration," Secretary Kennedy asserts that HHS may exclude health care providers and institutions from the Medicare and Medicaid programs simply for providing gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. The agency also announced two proposed federal rules that would completely bar hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to individuals under the age of 18 from participating in Medicare and Medicaid, and ban Medicaid payments for gender-affirming health care provided to individuals under the age of 19. These rules have not yet gone into effect, and HHS has given the public until February 17, 2026, to submit comments on the proposals.
The coalition argues that HHS is attempting to use the "declaration" to circumvent basic legal requirements for policy changes. Federal law requires agencies to provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment before making significant changes to health care policy. Instead, HHS issued what it arbitrarily called a declaration and attempted to make it effective nationwide immediately, without consulting doctors, patients, or states. The coalition contends that this is a clear overreach by the federal government, given that HHS does not have the authority to take such an action. For generations, states, not the federal government, have been responsible for regulating the practice of medicine. The "declaration" also directly conflicts with Rhode Island state law, which requires state-licensed entities to "operate on a nondiscriminatory basis" including on the basis of "gender identity or expression." By attempting to impose a single nationwide standard and threatening to punish providers who adhere to well-established, evidence-based care, HHS is unlawfully interfering in decisions that should be made by doctors and their patients.
The coalition warns that HHS will attempt to use this unlawful action to enact immediate and widespread consequences. For transgender youth and their families, it creates fear and uncertainty about whether ongoing health care could suddenly be taken away. For doctors and hospitals, it threatens severe penalties simply for treating their patients with evidence-based, medically necessary care. For states, it puts Medicaid programs at risk - programs that millions of people depend on for everyday and lifesaving care. States rely on broad networks of providers to deliver essential health services. By threatening to disqualify providers who offer gender-affirming care, the federal government is forcing doctors to choose between abandoning their patients or risking their livelihoods. This pressure would reduce access to care, worsen provider shortages, and harm Medicaid patients far beyond those seeking gender-affirming care.
Joining Attorney General Neronha in this lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, as well as the governor of Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-file-lawsuit-challenging-federal-attack-gender
Minn. Gov. Walz Stands With Community Leaders to Address Increased Federal ICE Activity and Reaffirm Minnesota's Commitment to Public Safety
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:
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Governor Walz Stands with Community Leaders to Address Increased Federal ICE Activity and Reaffirm Minnesota's Commitment to Public Safety
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today joined faith leaders, mayors, public safety officials, and community advocates at Shiloh Temple International Ministries to address increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities and reaffirm Minnesota's commitment to public safety, dignity, and community trust.
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:
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Governor Walz Stands with Community Leaders to Address Increased Federal ICE Activity and Reaffirm Minnesota's Commitment to Public Safety
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today joined faith leaders, mayors, public safety officials, and community advocates at Shiloh Temple International Ministries to address increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities and reaffirm Minnesota's commitment to public safety, dignity, and community trust.
"Minnesotatakes public safety seriously," said Governor Walz. "Public safety is strongest when law enforcement can focus on real threats and when communities trust that they will be treated fairly and with dignity. What we are seeing from the Trump Administration is not about safety - it is political theater that creates fear and weakens trust."
"The Trump administration has created a dangerous atmosphere of chaos and instability that is making it harder for our police officers to keep Minneapolis safe," said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. "Fear and escalation don't make our streets safer - they put everyone involved at risk."
"This administration's agenda violates human dignity and undermines the principles of community safety," said Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. "We stand with our immigrant and refugee neighbors, and reject these messages of hate and fear coming from our federal government."
"Truthfully, the federal government does not care about our election certificates or our official power," said St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her. "Real power lies in community. When we stay united and stand together, we are stronger than any attempt to divide us. It is the people, working together, who are truly powerful."
Governor Walz emphasized that while immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, recent ICE operations in Minnesota have been marked by a lack of coordination, professionalism, and communication from the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Krisit Noem.
That lack of coordination has extended to basic operational standards. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has raised concerns to the Department of Homeland Security about the improper use of Minnesota license plates on unmarked federal vehicles, including reports of plates being swapped. State officials made clear that this conduct violates Minnesota law, puts officers at risk, and must stop immediately.
In recent weeks, the Governor has repeatedly pressed federal officials for answers following incidents in which U.S. citizens were detained during ICE operations in Minnesota. The administration continues to monitor federal activity closely, engage with community leaders, and evaluate additional steps to ensure federal operations comply with Minnesota law and constitutional protections.
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Original text here: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/717393
Minn. Gov. Walz Issues Executive Order Easing Regulations After Feds Delay Heating Assistance for Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:
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Governor Walz Issues Executive Order Easing Regulations After Feds Delay Heating Assistance for Minnesotans
Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 25-14 exempting certain motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and diesel from service hour regulations. The federal government failed to release funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on time, resulting in elevated demand and increased propane and diesel fuel deliveries in December.
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2025:
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Governor Walz Issues Executive Order Easing Regulations After Feds Delay Heating Assistance for Minnesotans
Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 25-14 exempting certain motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and diesel from service hour regulations. The federal government failed to release funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on time, resulting in elevated demand and increased propane and diesel fuel deliveries in December.
"The federalgovernment's delay threatened the availability of the fuel supplies that keep homes warm as temperatures drop," said Governor Walz. "This executive order will help counter federal delays and ensure reliable access to propane and diesel to keep Minnesotans safe in the weeks and months ahead."
With the onset of winter and extremely cold temperatures over the past month, demand for propane and diesel fuel is high across the country, resulting in low inventory throughout the Midwest. It may take a month, or longer, to get back to normal supply and inventory levels due to the federal government's delays.
Approximately 10% of Minnesota households, or over 200,000 homes, use propane gas as their primary heating fuel. Temporary relief is needed to allow carriers and drivers to provide necessary and time-sensitive assistance to our state.
This executive order is effective immediately.
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Original text here: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/717482
Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting FEMA Funding From Illegal Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting FEMA Funding from Illegal Conditions
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently secured an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon blocking the Trump administration from imposing illegal terms upon two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. In November, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 12 states in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security,
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting FEMA Funding from Illegal Conditions
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently secured an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon blocking the Trump administration from imposing illegal terms upon two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. In November, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 12 states in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security,and FEMA and its top official for unlawfully interfering with grants already promised to the states for emergency management, disaster relief, and homeland security operations.
"Marylanders whose lives are upended by floods, plane crashes, and other disasters depend on emergency responders having the resources they need to act quickly," said Attorney General Brown. "Our lawsuit stopped the Trump administration from blocking Maryland's access to critical emergency funding when lives are on the line."
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has attempted to reduce FEMA's role and shift the burden of emergency management to the states by denying or restricting requests for emergency declarations, withholding grant funding, and imposing irrelevant and unconstitutional terms on recipients of long-standing FEMA grants. Many of these illegal actions have been successfully challenged in court and a previous case resulted in a decision in favor of the state plaintiffs, Illinois v. FEMA, 1:25-cv-206 (D.R.I.)
In this case, the coalition successfully argued that the Trump administration included illegal and impossible-to-meet grant terms in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) that departed from past practice and served only as obstacles to states obtaining and using the funding.
These grants fund a substantial portion of Maryland's emergency management apparatus, including over $18 million for the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. They also provide federal funding to states to assist with homeland security and terrorism prevention.
The federal government had placed an improper funding hold on one grant and changed the timeline for the expenditure of funding under both grants. The Court found that these terms violated the Administrative Procedure Act in several respects. Specifically, the hold on the EMPG exceeded defendants' statutory authority, was contrary to law, and was arbitrary and capricious. Likewise, the changed timeline for both grants was arbitrary and capricious because FEMA disregarded the states' reliance interests and did not explain the change. By imposing these terms, the Trump administration inappropriately restricted the states' ability to use the funding as anticipated - including for past and future projects that fall within the scope of the grant programs. In its December 23 order, the Court vacated the challenged terms and entered permanent injunctive relief barring FEMA from imposing the terms.
Joining Attorney General Brown in securing this order are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, and Wisconsin, as well as the Governor of Kentucky.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Secures-Order-Protecting-FEMA-Funding-from-Illegal-Conditions.aspx
Maryland Attorney General's Office and Maryland Department of Environment Obtain Settlement Concerning 2021 Diesel Fuel Release in Frederick County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2025:
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Maryland Attorney General's Office and Maryland Department of Environment Obtain Settlement Concerning 2021 Diesel Fuel Release in Frederick County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced today that the Circuit Court for Frederick County has entered a Consent Decree between the Maryland Department of the Environment (Department), D.M. Bowman, Inc., (Bowman) Day and Sons, Inc., (Day and Sons) and The
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2025:
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Maryland Attorney General's Office and Maryland Department of Environment Obtain Settlement Concerning 2021 Diesel Fuel Release in Frederick County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced today that the Circuit Court for Frederick County has entered a Consent Decree between the Maryland Department of the Environment (Department), D.M. Bowman, Inc., (Bowman) Day and Sons, Inc., (Day and Sons) and ThePotomac Edison Company (Potomac). The Consent Decree resolves a complaint filed by the Department on June 14, 2023, concerning the discharge of diesel from the site, located at 6816 English Muffin Way, Frederick, Maryland, into the underground waters of the state.
"Diesel spills contaminate groundwater and threaten the health and safety of our communities," said Attorney General Brown. "This $360,000 settlement ensures all three companies involved in this preventable disaster pay and help fund Maryland's oil spill response capabilities - protecting Marylanders when future spills occur."
"This consent decree demonstrates Maryland's unwavering commitment to holding polluters accountable," said Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain. "While progress has been made in recovering the diesel fuel, the significant financial penalty and continued cleanup and compliance requirements in this settlement make clear we will use every available tool to protect Maryland communities."
The site is owned and operated by Bowman, which conducts a transportation, warehousing, and logistics business on the site. Day and Sons is an underground utility construction company that was performing subgrade horizontal drilling on the site relative to the installation of an electric line for Potomac.
The Department alleged that on or about December 6, 2021, Day and Sons performing subgrade horizontal drilling work on behalf of Potomac severed two underground diesel supply lines at the site resulting in the release of approximately 7,688 gallons of diesel fuel. Since the release, about 2,802 gallons of diesel have been recovered. Determining the extent of the spill may take several years. To date, no direct harm to human health has been identified and it is unknown whether the missing fuel will ever surface and/or be recovered due to the unique geology of the area.
The Department alleged that Bowman was also in violation of numerous provisions of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) pertaining to the use and maintenance of its underground storage tank (UST) systems at the time the release occurred.
The Consent Decree requires Bowman to continue investigating and recovering diesel at the site and to develop internal policies demonstrating its understanding and intended compliance with COMAR. As part of the Consent Decree, the three defendants will together pay $360,000 in penalties to the Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean-Up, and Contingency Fund.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Maryland-Attorney-General%e2%80%99s-Office-and-Maryland-Department-of-Environment-Obtain-Settlement-Concerning-2021-Diesel-Fuel-Rel.aspx
Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for Dec. 30, 2025
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 27 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda:
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Consent Items
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0477T Light Source Communications, LLC
IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF LIGHT SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE PART IV SERVICES (4 CCR 723-2-2103).
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/10/2025 Light Source Communications, LLC
Description: Application for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Part IV Services
Analyst(s): Gladys Rey,
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DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 27 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda:
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Consent Items
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0477T Light Source Communications, LLC
IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF LIGHT SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE PART IV SERVICES (4 CCR 723-2-2103).
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/10/2025 Light Source Communications, LLC
Description: Application for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Part IV Services
Analyst(s): Gladys Rey,Meghan Ruwet
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete and grant the application.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/10/2025 Light Source Communications, LLC
Description: Agreement to provide financial assurance
Analyst(s): Gladys Rey, Meghan Ruwet
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ENERGY / WATER
1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0417E Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR APPROVAL OF ITS COST TO CONSTRUCT PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE MECHANISM ("PIM") AND OPERATIONAL PIM RELATED TO COMPANY-OWNED GENERATION RESOURCES APPROVED IN PROCEEDING NO. 21A-0141E .
Filing Date and Party: 12/23/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Description: Unopposed joint motion for partial and temporary variance of paragraph 41 of Decision No. C25-0435 and waiver of response time
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant the requested extension of time (to February 27, 2026) to file the weather adjustment mechanism for the Operational Performance Incentive Mechanism.
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Discussion Items
ENERGY / WATER
1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0442E Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2024 JUST TRANSITION SOLICITATION .
Filing Date and Party: 12/15/2025 Korsolis LLC
Description: Motion to intervene out of time and comments on Model Dispatchable Power Purchase Agreement
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
2. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0462E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 2000 - ELECTRIC FILED BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO TO REVISE ITS COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 8 - ELECTRIC TARIFF TO INCREASE THE TRANSMISSION COST ADJUSTMENT RIDER, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
a. Filing Date and Party: 10/31/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Filing to increase the Transmission Cost Adjustment Rider
Analyst(s): Bill Dalton, Eric Haglund
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 11/06/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: First motion for extraordinary protection
Analyst(s): Wyatt Forman
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Grant/deny the item, or (2) refer the item to an Administrative Law Judge.
3. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0464E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 2001 - ELECTRIC FILED BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO TO REVISE ITS COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 8 - ELECTRIC TARIFF TO IMPLEMENT THE GRID MODERNIZATION ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE PURSUANT TO Sec. 40-2-132.5(7), C.R.S. AND SENATE BILL 24-218, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Filing Date and Party: 10/31/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Filing to implement the Grid Modernization Adjustment Clause pursuant to Sec. 40-2-132.5(7), C.R.S. and Senate Bill 24-218
Analyst(s): Eric Haglund
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
4. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0466G
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 139 FILED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK HILLS ENERGY TO AMEND THE COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 4 TARIFF PURSUANT TO THE REVENUE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/03/2025 Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC
Description: Filing to increase the RAM-Firm Transportation Service Credit, decreasing customer rates, and to decrease the RAM No-Notice Storage Credit, increasing customer rates
Analyst(s): Fiona Sigalla
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/18/2025 Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC
Description: Amended Advice Letter No. 139
Analyst(s): Fiona Sigalla
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
5. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0488E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 899 FILED BY BLACK HILLS COLORADO ELECTRIC, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK HILLS ENERGY TO REVISE ITS COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 11 ELECTRIC TARIFF TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS SERVICE ANNUAL AND FIXED BILL CREDITS, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/17/2025 Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
Description: Filing to amend the Community Solar Garden Service Annual and Fixed Bill Credits
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/22/2025 Colorado Solar and Storage Association Coalition for Community Solar Access, Inc.
Description: Joint protest, request for hearing, and request to suspend implementation of proposed tariff
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
6. PROCEEDING NO. 25D-0328G Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC
IN THE MATTER OF PETITION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS LLC FOR A DECLARATORY ORDER TO CLARIFY WHETHER A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IS REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT OF COMPRESSOR, FOR SHORTENED RESPONSE TIME, AND FOR AN EXPEDITED DECISION .
a. Filing Date and Party: 12/03/2025 Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0813
Analyst(s): Lindsey Dundas, Ronald Davis
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/17/2025 Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC
Description: Response to Staff's Exceptions
Analyst(s): Lindsey Dundas, Ronald Davis
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
7. PROCEEDING NO. 25M-001AGENDA
Filing Date and Party:
Analyst(s): Erin O'Neill, Kayla Marcella
RECOMMENDATION: Should the Commission open a pre-rulemaking miscellaneous proceeding for the purpose of gathering information regarding the December 17-19, 2025 Public Safety Power Shut-off event.
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Original text here: https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/efi/EFI_Agenda_UI.This_Weeks_Agenda
Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 26 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025
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DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 26 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025
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DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writingto the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Construction Permits
DNR engineers review and issue construction permits to facilities before they build new or modify existing sources of air pollution. The public may review the following air quality construction permits available online at https://idnraqrr.iowadnr.gov/ConPermitSearch or through the EASY Air Public Inquiry Portal and then click the Public Notice tab.
Linn County
Iowa Power and Light Prairie Creek Generating Station (IPL-PCGS), 3300 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Project No. 25-079
IPL-PCGS operates an existing fossil fuel electric power generation facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. IPL-PCGS has applied for a major modification to its operations. In addition to ceasing combusting coal as of December 31,2025, IPL proposes to install and operate an electric utility generating station called Cedar River Generating Station (IPL-CRGS). It will be co-located on the same site as IPL-PCGS. This modification is to install five stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines (18.8 MW each) and auxiliary equipment related to this facility. In addition, two small (< 10 MMBtu/hr) natural gas-fired house heat boilers are proposed at the IPL-PCGS plant. This change will result in emissions increases above the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) significance levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxides, volatile organic compounds, and greenhouse gas emissions from the installation of the emission sources installed associated with this project.
The public comment period commences on December 30, 2025. The public comment period ends January 28, 2026. A public comment meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving written and oral comments on January 28, 2026 from 12 PM to 2 PM CST. To register for the public hearing, click the Zoom Link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting virtually or by phone.
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Original text here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/news-release/2025-12-26/air-quality-permits-review-published-12262025
