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Construction of a $16 billion data center, developed by Related Digital for Oracle and Open AI in Saline Township, Michigan. (Jim West / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
From the Experts August 11, 2026

Michigan’s Public Service Commission Grapples with AI Data Center Load

A series of PSC proceedings may determine whether Michigan residents foot the bill for AI data centers.
In the News: Michigan Advance August 10, 2026

Initial arguments in appeal of DTE Saline data center contract

Jacob Elkin, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “This appeal is an important part of the fight to ensure that any such deals are reviewed in transparent, public processes, and to protect ratepayers from the unprecedented costs of these AI data centers. Anything less is a violation of the people’s rights under…
Press Release August 7, 2026

Groups Ask Court to Overturn Rushed Approval of DTE’s Oracle Data Center Contracts

Plans for a 1.4 gigawatt Oracle data center were approved by the PSC in 48 days without sufficient review and public participation
document August 6, 2026

Appellate Brief to Michigan PSC on DTE’s Application for Approval of Special Contracts for Oracle Data Center

Earthjustice filed this opening brief asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission's ex parte approval of DTE’s contracts for the proposed 1.4 gigawatt Oracle…
In the News: MSN August 5, 2026

Washington groups challenge energy rate hikes, call for cleaner energy

Victor Zertuche, Attorney, Northwest Office: "A big investment costing at least $600 million in Centralia to convert a coal-fired plant to a gas plant that would, over 17 years, cost ratepayers an extreme amount of money."
In the News: Newsday July 30, 2026

As voters focus on energy, Blakeman and Hochul disagree on solutions

Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, Northeast Office: "The bottom line is elected leaders do need to prioritize addressing energy affordability and what that means is pursuing renewables, battery storage and transmission."
Solar installers in Washington state. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Families Want Lower Costs and Less Pollution: Public Interest Groups Push Washington’s Largest Utility to Lower Rate Increases and Meet Clean Energy Laws

Puget Sound Energy’s proposal seeks major rate increases and costly new gas infrastructure
A solar panel crew installs panels on the roof of a house in Washington state. (Ryan J Lane / Getty Images)
From the Experts July 23, 2026

Washington’s Largest Utility Can Help Meet Washington’s Clean Energy Goals

Public interest groups are pushing for a healthier future powered by renewables by intervening in a utility rate proceeding.
In the News: Canary Media July 9, 2026

Hawaiʻi committed to 100 % clean energy. Now it’s flirting with natural gas.

Isaac Moriwake, Managing Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office: “The PUC takes its job very seriously. These are very technical issues.”
document July 9, 2026

Montana Data Center: Motion to Clarify Scope

Consumer advocate, community, and Indigenous-led organizations filed a motion with the Public Service Commission seeking to clarify the scope of NorthWestern Energy's large load tariff proceeding. The groups asked the…
document July 8, 2026

Comanche 2: Motion to Intervene

An environmental justice coalition requested permission to intervene in a proceeding involving Public Service Company of Colorado’s proposal to further extend the December 2026 retirement deadline for Unit 2 at…
Press Release July 7, 2026

Groups Challenge Department of Energy’s Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension

The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses
document June 22, 2026

Home Energy Choice Act FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about AB 2313. The Home Energy Choice Act, gives Californians the option to electrify their homes with money that would otherwise be spent on old…
document June 16, 2026

Xcel Tariff Intervention: Written Decision

Public interest organizations intervened in Xcel's proposed tariff for data centers and other large load customers.
Press Release June 15, 2026

Groups Seek Intervention in NorthWestern Energy Data Center Tariff Proceeding

Intervention looks to prevent cost shifting to residential ratepayers
document June 15, 2026

NorthWestern Tariff: Quotes

Quotes from community, conservation, and Indigenous-led organizations that filed a petition with the Montana Public Service Commission seeking intervention in the NorthWestern Energy tariff proceeding for data centers.
Press Release June 4, 2026

Citing Cleaner, Cheaper Alternatives, Colorado Regulators Deny Xcel Energy’s $2.9 Billion Gas System Plan

PUC largely agreed with environmental groups that Xcel must consider alternatives that better promote affordability and meet Colorado’s clean energy goals
Press Release May 28, 2026

New Report: Data Centers Could Already Be Costing Utility Customers ~$11/mo. in One State

A Mississippi law is failing to protect utility customers from secret deals and potentially rising bills; here’s how lawmakers and utilities can fix this big problem with transparency, accountability, and…