How to Transform Your Approach to Energy Regulatory Monitoring

If you work in the energy sector, this scenario might sound familiar: You're juggling multiple responsibilities when suddenly you discover that a significant regulatory decision was issued two weeks ago. The decision could now impact the regulatory proceeding on which you’re currently working, or perhaps you missed an opportunity to prepare a response that may have influenced the decision.

The volume of regulatory filings across state public utility commissions and FERC continues to grow. Manual monitoring of these filings is not only inefficient, but practically impossible for teams who are already stretched thin by other demands. Whether you're preparing for a rate case, monitoring standards across multiple states or tracking emerging policies, the sheer volume of information demands a strategic approach to information management.

Proactive Monitoring with HData Alerts

HData's alert system transforms how energy professionals monitor the regulatory landscape by putting automation to work for you. Instead of periodically checking dockets or reports for updates, custom alerts notify you immediately when new information matching your criteria appears. HData alerts help you:

• Track industry activities: Get notified when utilities file rate cases or infrastructure proposals
• Monitor policy developments: Stay informed when keywords such as "demand response program" or "data center co-location" appear in regulatory filings
• Follow specific proceedings: Receive updates when new files are added to the dockets that are critical to your organization
  
  
  

The Impact of Automated Regulatory Monitoring

Implementing a proactive alert system delivers tangible benefits:

• Time savings: Eliminate hours spent manually checking for updates
• Faster response time: React to regulatory developments days or weeks sooner
• Strategic advantage: Make informed decisions based on timely competitive intelligence
• Risk mitigation: Avoid surprises by staying ahead of regulatory changes
  
  

How Alerts Work for You

HData alerts are easy to set up and highly customizable. You can configure an alert to monitor specific keywords or updates to a specific docket. As soon as your alert is configured, you’ll start receiving notifications whenever the alert is triggered. Notifications arrive in your inbox with a link to the source information, and are saved in the HData platform.

Setting up your first alert takes just a few minutes. Here's how:

• Access the Alert Manager from the HData Toolbox
• Name your alert and enter your criteria
• Select which data sources to monitor
• Choose your notification preferences (immediate, daily or weekly digests)

From there, you'll begin receiving notifications when new files matching your criteria are found, putting critical regulatory information at your fingertips exactly when you need it.

In an environment where regulatory changes can significantly impact operations and strategy, proactive monitoring with HData helps you free up valuable time and ensure you don’t miss critical regulatory developments.

Learn More

HData customers can get step-by-step alerts guidance in the Knowledge Base, or speak with your Customer Success Manager for additional help. For new users, learn more about HData alerts and Intelligence features by requesting a demo.