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 […]
GOP challenges Hochul’s climate law as New Yorkers deal with rising utility costs
House Republicans in New York are stepping up their efforts to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul over rising utility costs in the state. Led by Rep. Mike Lawler, they’re urging her to scrap the 2019 climate change legislation, mentioning the “high” energy prices New Yorkers are facing. In a letter to Hochul, the lawmakers highlighted that […]
Bronx residents in Assembly Speaker Heastie’s area express frustration over rising utility costs as Democrats resist Hochul’s adjustments to the climate law aimed at saving money.
Utility bills are on the rise. Residents in the Bronx, within Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s district, expressed frustration on Monday regarding skyrocketing utility costs, coinciding with a clash in the state Legislature over Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay mandates from New York’s contentious climate change law. This dissatisfaction arises as lawmakers, spearheaded by Heastie […]
Swalwell Receives $113K from California Utility Company While Promising to Lower Rates
Swalwell’s Energy Funding and Promises Representative Eric Swalwell from California has made a public commitment to reduce high energy costs if elected governor. However, he has reportedly garnered substantial financial support from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Swalwell, who has pledged to “stop massive utility rate increases,” is said to have received over $113,000 […]
Hochul officially proposes postponing New York’s climate requirements due to significant upcoming utility increases.
Governor Kathy Hochul Seeks Delay on Environmental Policies ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for a postponement of her own Democratic climate legislation as New Yorkers face increasing utility costs. With re-election approaching in November, she has formally requested to delay the rollout of environmental policies that could lead to rising gas prices by […]
Deputies in California wounded while answering call about shooting of utility worker
Mass Shooting Injures Multiple Individuals in California On Thursday, a mass shooting in California left two members of Congress and a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee injured, with the gunman also sustaining injuries during the incident, according to officials. The El Dorado Sheriff’s Office was alerted around 7:25 a.m. when a PG&E crew reported […]
Inside a utility box in Downtown LA that is really a theater
Electric Box Theater: A Unique Performance Space Unexpectedly, small stages have emerged in even the most unremarkable places, turning a typical street fixture into a vibrant performance venue. This venue is known as the Electric Box Theater. It’s a compact space nestled within a common utility box, effectively converting a dull metal cabinet into a […]
New York Republicans aim to access unused green energy funds to provide credits for increasing utility costs
Republicans Propose Green Energy Fund for NY Utility Relief ALBANY – Congressional Republicans are looking to activate a dormant multibillion-dollar “green” energy fund to offer rebates and credits to help New Yorkers manage soaring electricity and gas bills. This initiative is part of a wider range of proposals introduced by Republican lawmakers that aim to […]