Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative; Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
On February 11, 2026, the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative will meet to talk about how states are handling rising energy needs and keeping costs affordable as AI and other tech boost demand. This meeting is open to the public, free to attend, and will help shape future energy plans without discussing specific cases. Energy users, state officials, and companies should watch for updates that could affect energy prices and infrastructure growth.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Meeting may shape energy prices
On February 11, 2026, the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative will meet to discuss how states are handling rising energy demand and keeping costs affordable as AI and other technology boost demand. The discussions are intended to help shape future energy plans and could affect energy prices and infrastructure growth that affect you.
Public can attend free
The meeting on February 11, 2026, is open to the public for listening and observing and there is no fee to attend. You may attend in person at the Westin DC Downtown or via Webcast, and registration is not required.
Transcripts available for a fee
The meeting will be transcribed, and transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting; the notice lists Ace Reporting and phone number 202-347-3700. If you want a written transcript, you will need to pay the vendor's fee to obtain it.
Accessibility accommodations offered
Commission meetings are accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you need accessibility accommodations, the notice provides contact options including email and toll-free voice (1-866-208-3372), TTY (202-208-8659), and fax (202-208-2106).
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