Letter: In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in Minnesota
August 28, 2026 — AELP's letter urges the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MN PUC) to reverse its decision letting Xcel raise its authorized return on equity (ROE) from 9.25% to 9.6%.
The Proposed NextEra–Dominion Merger Would Create Dangerous Utility Market Concentration at the Worst Possible Time
June 23, 2026 — The proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy should raise serious concerns for regulators, policymakers, and consumer advocates about rising electricity costs, monopoly power, and the growing influence of private, for-profit utilities in the AI economy.
Issue Brief: How Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Can Lower Electric Utility Bills
April 27. 2026 — The following issue brief offers a primer on state and federal regulatory authorities through the lens of a customer’s monthly electric bill, including background on FERC and recent developments in the transmission sector. It concludes with several federal policy recommendations.
Issue Brief: How Congress and States Should Respond to Electricity Price Spikes Due to the Iran War
March 31, 2026 — This issue brief explains why the Iran War threatens to cause severe electricity spikes by explaining the link between natural gas and electricity markets; the immediate threats from the ongoing war to utility procurements; and vulnerabilities in the Northeast region. The brief also points to lessons that elected officials and policymakers can draw from the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in terms of electricity price impacts, especially during the 2022-2023 winter period, and outlines policy actions to protect consumers who are already suffering from high utility bills.
Model Legislation: The Just and Reasonable Utility Prices for Consumers and Businesses Act
February 17, 2026 — This model legislation provides immediate relief for utility customers by reining in unjust and unreasonable monopoly utility profits.