Oregon Utility Increases Electricity Rates for AI Data Centers by 30% and Lowers Costs for Homes
Portland General Electric Adjusts Rates Portland General Electric has cut residential electricity bills by about 1.3% while imposing nearly a 30% increase on rates for industrial customers, particularly impacting AI data centers and cryptocurrency miners. According to a report, Oregon’s largest energy provider has announced a 29.7% rate hike for large electricity users, following unanimous […]
California PG&E customers alerted to increase in utility scams in 2026
PG&E Issues Warning About Rising Fraud Risks Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has raised alarms about a noticeable increase in fraudulent activities targeting its customers, with scammers swindling over $211,000 in the first half of this year alone through fake QR codes and threats of service disconnection. The utility provider anticipates that customer losses to […]
Tornadoes strike areas near Chicago, damaging houses and bringing down utility poles.
Tornadoes Hit Suburban Chicago, Causing Damage and Power Outages On Thursday, at least three tornadoes swept through suburban areas of Chicago, damaging homes and knocking down trees and utility poles. The storm also disrupted airline operations and left hundreds of thousands without power across the Midwest and Northeast. In Merrillville, Indiana, located about 53 miles […]
Becerra claims Steyer is being hypocritical regarding his ties to the utility company.
California Gubernatorial Race Heats Up Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor and former Secretary of Health and Human Services, is intensifying his campaign by targeting opponent Tom Steyer, a billionaire, over his perceived connections to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). During the Memorial Day weekend, Becerra’s promotional account criticized Steyer for hypocrisy, […]
85-year-old helps stop suspected kidnapper pretending to be a utility worker in Oregon, according to police
An alert 85-year-old man managed to subdue a suspect impersonating a utility worker who attempted to kidnap a woman, according to authorities. Matthew Hochley Aranda, 42, a transient from the Medford area, was indicted by a Jackson County grand jury on May 14 for ten charges related to the alarming incident that took place on […]
85-year-old Oregon man prevents attempted kidnapping by someone pretending to be a utility worker
Elderly Man Foils Kidnapping Attempt in Oregon An elderly man is being recognized as a local hero for risking his safety to stop an attempted kidnapping outside his home in Oregon. The 85-year-old Good Samaritan, whose name hasn’t been disclosed, rushed out of his mobile home in the Medford area earlier this month after hearing […]
Mets have discovered a valuable utility pitcher in Tobias Myers
PHOENIX — Tobias Myers is truly a versatile player for the Mets, though not in the traditional sense. He’s not bouncing between different positions; instead, he’s a pitcher who can adapt to multiple roles. This season, he’s already been tapped as an opener, used as a long reliever, and even as a setup man. Most […]
Large utility provider will not disconnect power for unpaid bills when temperatures reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Arizona’s Power Company Agrees to Settlement Over Thermal Outages Arizona’s largest utility, Arizona Public Services (APS), has reached a settlement of $7 million to resolve a lawsuit that arose partly due to the death of an 82-year-old woman during a power outage in 2024. The Attorney General, Chris Mays, announced that the company has agreed […]
$1.4 trillion in utility investments for AI data centers may increase electric bills: study
U.S. Power Companies Plan Major Investment in Power Grid U.S. power companies are set to invest a staggering $1.4 trillion in the power grid to accommodate the growing demands of data centers. However, this could result in higher electricity bills for consumers, according to a recent study. Approximately 51 investor-owned utility companies are planning substantial […]
The surprising impact of wildfires on California residents’ utility costs — and it’s set to increase.
California’s ongoing wildfires have led to an average increase of $41 in electricity bills for customers of the state’s largest utility. This is just one more way the devastating fires are affecting everyday life. According to a recent report, Pacific Gas & Electric clients see a 19% spike in costs, while Southern California Edison and […]