Senate Republicans push for a vote on data center utilities to support Husted in the upcoming elections.
Tight Senate Races Shift Focus to AI Data Centers, Energy Prices In the Ohio Senate race, candidates are clashing over local energy costs and the role of AI data centers, prompting discussions about the implications for the upcoming midterm elections. A recent panel analyzed how high utility bills and the manipulation of social media by […]
Foreign hackers compromised Colorado water utilities and disabled alarms.
Officials in Colorado reported that foreign hackers gained access to the computer systems of two water utilities last month. They manipulated pumping cycles, disabled alarms, and changed equipment settings before the operators managed to regain control. According to the office of Governor Jared Polis, the security breaches didn’t compromise the quality of drinking water or […]
Is the Vanguard Utilities ETF the Best Income Investment You Can Make Right Now?
Utility Stocks: A Solid Income Choice with AI Potential The public utilities sector, often perceived as a haven for growth stocks, has historically drawn investors seeking a blend of solid dividends and stability. While utility stocks may not scream excitement, they are more than just a safe choice. Looking at the Vanguard Utility ETF (NYSEMKT: […]
Ohio considers letting utilities modify thermostats and water heaters.
Ohio’s Proposed Energy Program: Adjusting Thermostats and Water Heaters Ohio lawmakers are considering new energy initiatives that would let utility companies make temporary adjustments to household thermostats and water heaters, but only for those who opt in. House Bill 427, introduced during a meeting this week, aims to create a “demand response” program designed to […]
How manipulative politicians turned utilities into their energy middlemen
Soaring Electricity Bills in New York In New York, electricity costs are skyrocketing. As of May, the average monthly expense for households rose 13% compared to last year, and it has increased a staggering 54% since May 2019. Politicians, eager for attention, have pointed fingers at the utility companies. In their press statements, they rail […]
Kris Mayes Concerned About Utilities Increasing Rates for Green Initiatives She Backed
Rising Energy Costs and Rate Hikes in Arizona Across the nation, consumers have experienced a noticeable rise in their electricity costs. If folks thought last year’s increases were tough, they may be even more concerned to find out that utilities have proposed a staggering $29 billion rate hike for 2025, a significant jump compared to […]
Kris Mayes Displeased with Utilities Increasing Rates to Fund Green Initiatives She Endorses
Across the nation, consumers are feeling the pinch as electric bills keep rising. If last year’s price increases were tough to swallow, the news that utilities have proposed a staggering $29 billion rate hike for 2025 may come as a shock to many. This figure is more than double what was approved the previous year. […]
UK energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills | Utilities
Energy suppliers will spend £500m this winter to help customers pay their energy bills after the government helped broker deals with 12 of Britain's biggest companies. Sources told the Guardian that suppliers could do this in a variety of ways, including adding credits to some customers' bills, canceling debts of others, and adding credits to […]
Utilities luring Microsoft, Google and Amazon
Meb Farber, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, discusses how investors position their portfolios and provides new tax-aware tips on how to make money. Discuss ETFs. Hoham Utilities stock hasn't had a great year at all in recent months, but it's enjoying one of its best years in recent memory, up more […]