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Earlier this year, we were caught off guard by a new utility bill for our townhouse, which fortunately isn’t due until July, but also when property taxes are due. By then, my wife will be on mat ...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a complex utility financing bill that opponents said was unconstitutional and would hurt ratepayers and worsen air quality. By signing the bill, Hobbs drew fresh ...
Less income and energy-efficiency issues can make paying utility bills more difficult for Black Americans, Fresh data shows nearly 60% of Black Americans are overpowered by the rising cost of ...
“There’s been a strong upward trend of higher utility bills beyond just the rate of inflation,” said Claire Mills with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, a nonprofit that advocates for ...
Lawmakers are considering bills that change how the Oregon Public Utility Commission sets rates for investor-owned utilities. The proposals include giving the PUC more control over rate increases ...
It is important to note that Congress defunded another utility relief program in 2023, known as the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. It helped pay the water and sewer bills for those ...
(The Center Square) – Federal staff cuts will cripple the effectiveness of state-run utility bill assistance programs, advocates warn, and should be resolved congressionally. The Energy ...
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed a wide-reaching utility bill into law Wednesday. The legislation changes a range of policies related to how utilities operate and bill customers in the state.
Owning a home is great, except for the utility bills that come along with it. The average cost of gas and electricity in the U.S. is $206.22 per month, and if you're eager to pay less, you’ve ...
Louisville residents can expect to see an increase in their water bills in June, following the City Council’s approval earlier this week to increase water utility rates. During the Tuesday city ...
The utility frauds do not stop merely with the electricity bill frauds. Similar fraud calls have been received by those using broadband services or even gas connections. The police stated that ...
The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of protection from bankruptcy-inducing lawsuits ...